Hall, et al. v. Yamaha

VERDICT

Trial
02/06/24 – 02/16/24

Summary

Plaintiff Suzanne Hall sues Yamaha for the injuries her three-year-old daughter received from a Yamaha golf car. Brooks Hall, Ms. Hall’s husband, was forced to make a sudden stop while traveling downhill. The golf car was only equipped with brakes in the rear, which led to it swerving and eventually toppling. Mr. and Ms. Hall's daughter suffered scarring to the head after being dragged across the road.

The plaintiff claims that the rear braking system used in the Yamaha golf car was ineffective and had a history of causing rollovers while traveling downhill. Despite this, Yamaha refused to install a safer four-wheel braking system.

Representatives for Yamaha claim the golf car was improperly modified. Before Mr. and Ms. Hall purchased the vehicle, previous owners added modifications that compromised stability and increased speed. Along with Mr. Hall's failure to pay attention to the road, they assert that these modifications caused the crash.

Outcome

Verdict for plaintiff.
Total damages: $7 million.

Case Information
Attorneys
Witnesses
Plaintiff
Defense
Verdict
$7,000,000
Judge
Diana Simmons
Jurisdiction
State Court of Georgia, Cobb County
Court
Cobb County State Court
Case Number
20-A-1696
Industry
Transportation
Practice Area
Transportation, Products Liability
Plaintiff
Hall, Elizabeth
Defense
Yamaha Motor Corporation
Expert Witnesses
Lay Witnesses

Sessions

FEB
6
FEB
7
FEB
8
FEB
9
FEB
12
FEB
13
FEB
14
AM Session
Other
2 Chapters
FEB
15
PM Session
Other
2 Chapters
FEB
16

Recording Disclaimer: This proceeding was recorded in full.

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