Settlements & Verdicts

Sudden Acceleration Settlements & Verdicts

Sudden Acceleration our Client was awarded $80 million, reversed on appeal and ultimately settled
General Motors Corporation - Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme

• The unexpected activation of a defective cruise control caused a 1993 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme to suddenly accelerate while the driver was backing out of her driveway. After one hour of deliberation, the jury returned with a $80 million verdict, including $50 million in punitive damages against General Motors. (Appeal pending)