Case Synopsis:
A suit was brought against an independent automotive repair shop with allegations of defective workmanship. The plaintiff alleged that the front airbags in his vehicle failed to deploy during a single vehicle collision and that the defendant shop owner was negligent in servicing the airbag system just weeks before the incident.
Expert Analysis:
The defense expert examined the vehicle and incident site and determined that the airbags should not have deployed in what was largely a side impact collision. An examination of the airbag electronic system revealed that the system was operating as designed and further, that the recent diagnostic and repair procedures utilized by the repair shop indicated conformity to the manufacturer's standards.
Result:
The defense was able to show that the collision did not meet the criteria for airbag deployment and that the recent vehicle service was not related to the incident in any way. Plaintiff withdrew his complaint shortly before a motion for summary judgment.
R. Scott King, BSME-
DJS Associates, Inc.-
http://www.forensicdjs.com
Automotive Engineering
1603 Old York Road,
Abington, PA 19001
Phone : 215-659-2010
Toll Free: 800-332-6273
Fax: 215-659-7156
A suit was brought against an independent automotive repair shop with allegations of defective workmanship. The plaintiff alleged that the front airbags in his vehicle failed to deploy during a single vehicle collision and that the defendant shop owner was negligent in servicing the airbag system just weeks before the incident.
Expert Analysis:
The defense expert examined the vehicle and incident site and determined that the airbags should not have deployed in what was largely a side impact collision. An examination of the airbag electronic system revealed that the system was operating as designed and further, that the recent diagnostic and repair procedures utilized by the repair shop indicated conformity to the manufacturer's standards.
Result:
The defense was able to show that the collision did not meet the criteria for airbag deployment and that the recent vehicle service was not related to the incident in any way. Plaintiff withdrew his complaint shortly before a motion for summary judgment.
R. Scott King, BSME-
DJS Associates, Inc.-
http://www.forensicdjs.com
Automotive Engineering
1603 Old York Road,
Abington, PA 19001
Phone : 215-659-2010
Toll Free: 800-332-6273
Fax: 215-659-7156
