Pavoni v. Chrysler Group

Plaintiffs, the three surviving children of Rose Coats, filed suit against Chrysler, contending that Chrysler is liable for the deaths of Rose and her husband under the theories of strict liability, negligent design and failure to warn, negligence, and wrongful death. The district court granted summary judgment to Chrysler. The court found that genuine issues of material fact exist as to whether a “false park” defect in the Coats’ Grand Caravan caused the deaths of Roy and Rose Coats. The court also found that the district court incorrectly applied the relevant substantive law. Therefore, the court reversed the summary judgment order of the district court and remanded for further proceedings. The court also vacated the award of costs. View "Pavoni v. Chrysler Group" on Justia Law