Judges could consolidate lawsuits against Ford, Firestone

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Ford Motor Corp and Bridgestone/Firestone Inc face various lawsuits which a panel of judges in Washington, DC, are thinking of lumping together. The consolidation of class-action lawsuits against the automaker and the tire manufacturing company is welcome to the two firms. However, lawyers representing individuals injured in accidents involving Firestone tires on Ford vehicles believe that consolidating the cases would delay their lawsuits. Going through discovery is expected to last a year or longer, according to the lawyers.

Automobiles

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Lawsuits against Firestone could total $50 billion

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Bridgestone/Firestone is facing a potential $50 billion in damage claims from lawyers. Attorneys expecting the company to file for bankruptcy are attempting to add the company's Japanese parent, Bridgestone, to their lawsuits to protect their clients' ability to collect. Bridgestone/Firestone spokeswoman Karen Doyne declared that the parent company should not be involved in the lawsuits since the tires were designed in US and Bridgestone/Firestone US has claimed responsibility for the tires.

Tire Manufacturing (except Retreading), Tires, Bridgestone/Firestone North American Tire L.L.C.

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Ford wastes no time settling tire cases

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Ford Motor has settled at least seven lawsuits involving Explorer SUVs with Firestone tires. The company and Firestone face as many as 200 lawsuits filed on behalf of peopled killed or injured on For Explorer or Mercury Mountaineer SUVs equipped with Firestone tires. The seven lawsuits include three that have not been scheduled for trial and three that have not been filed yet. All of the seven were personal injury cases filed in state courts.

Domestic-Make Autos, Domestic cars

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