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In a simple world you'd be correct, but I'm afraid you couldn't be more wrong. Plaintiffs lawyers will be fighting to represent this guy (potentially wanting to create a class action suit) and go after GM, who has very deep pockets. The issue will be a products liability case and they will question if the emergency lever instructions are reasonable in their accessibility and execution. There have already been a few deaths related to GM's design in the Corvette. The guy might not get tens of millions of dollars, but GM would probably be forced to redesign their systems for safer use. It's not unlike the United passenger dragging incident...United made 10 policy changes to their practices the day of their settlement. I'm not a lawyer but I've seen a lot in my day.
Gm will bring up what the federal regulatory standards are regarding the emergency release. GM has it listed in their owners manual and that’s all they are obligated to do by law. If this lawyer wants to sue anyone it should be the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Overview: The NHTSA is the federal agency charged with regulating safety standards in the auto industry and transportation. But first they would have to force GM to do a recall with I don’t see happing.
Read your owners manual. If your car didn't come with one, you can get a copy on eBay for $10 or less. I feel bad that the guy spent 13 hours in a hot car, but it's nobody's fault but his own, and any lawsuit should be thrown out pretty quick.
There are lots of traps for those not mechanically inclined
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I would have never guessed there is an emergency lever to open the doors - never heard of such a thing. Now I am curious how many cars have that.
For a totally powered car lock & window & trunk release system? There has to be some way to get out, just in case - as in the case in point.
In case of power failure, there's also an emergency release for powered garage door openers. I've had to help a work buddy figure out how to get his garage door open without electricity.
If he - or anyone - can't be bothered to read their manual - or it's missing - @ least invest in one of those combination glass breaker/seatbelt cutter emergency hammers - & keep it in the glovebox, fer cryin' out loud.
This whole story stinks of lawsuit money grab. I don't believe this guy had a car with no manual door openers, had no owner's manual in the car (just how does that happen, who throws the manual away or stores it in the house?), and had no idea each door had an emergency door open switch. Sorry, not buying the story.
Everyone is SUE happy these days trying to cash in on large corporations on frivolous lawsuits.
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This whole story stinks of lawsuit money grab. I don't believe this guy had a car with no manual door openers, had no owner's manual in the car (just how does that happen, who throws the manual away or stores it in the house?), and had no idea each door had an emergency door open switch. Sorry, not buying the story.
Ya got that right . . . a Free-For-All for Ambulance Chasers.
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