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Linda McCathern v. Toyota Motor Corporation, et al.

Date: 04-10-1996

Case Number: 9601-00689

Judge: Unknown

Court: Circuit Court of Multnomah County, Oregon

Plaintiff's Attorney: Jeffrey P. Foote, Portland, Oregon and Jana Toran, Portland, Oregon

Defendant's Attorney: Warren E. Platt and Richard Shapiro of Snell & Wilmer, L.L.P., Phoenix, Arizona and Jonathan Hoffman of Martin, Bischoff, Templeton Lan

Description:

Products Liability - Rollover of 194 Toyota 4-Runner results in spinal cord injury to Linda McCathern leaving her a quadriplegic despite the fact that she was wearing her seatbelt.

Outcome:

In favor of Plaintiff for $7.65 million.

Plaintiff's Experts:

Simon Tamny, Canton, Ohio, vehicle stability; Tom Fries, Portland, Oregon, accident reconstruction; and Jerry Wallingford, San Antonio, Texas, similar accidents.

Defendant's Experts:

Lee Carr, Houston, Texas, automobile design and engineering; John Habberstad, Spokane, Washington, accident reconstruction; and Takashi Yonckawa, Toyota, City, Japan, automobile design and engineering.

Comments:

None

About This Case

What was the outcome of Linda McCathern v. Toyota Motor Corporation, et al.?

The outcome was: In favor of Plaintiff for $7.65 million.

Which court heard Linda McCathern v. Toyota Motor Corporation, et al.?

This case was heard in Circuit Court of Multnomah County, Oregon, OR. The presiding judge was Unknown.

Who were the attorneys in Linda McCathern v. Toyota Motor Corporation, et al.?

Plaintiff's attorney: Jeffrey P. Foote, Portland, Oregon and Jana Toran, Portland, Oregon. Defendant's attorney: Warren E. Platt and Richard Shapiro of Snell & Wilmer, L.L.P., Phoenix, Arizona and Jonathan Hoffman of Martin, Bischoff, Templeton Lan.

When was Linda McCathern v. Toyota Motor Corporation, et al. decided?

This case was decided on April 10, 1996.