Quote: Why would legal vs illegal make any difference to some ambulance chaser when it comes to looking for deep pockets for a payday?
Years ago a dealership I worked next door to was sued and they lost.
A car driven by "A" struck a car at an intersection and caused death or serious injury. The dealer who sold the car to "A" was one of the defendants and had to pay out.
The kicker?
The car "A" was driving was purchased 3 years before. "A" claimed there was a defect in the braking system. The fact that someone worked on the brakes after the car was purchased 3 years prior meant nothing. The fact "A" was legally intoxicated when he slammed into the victims car meant nothing. And mind you this was back in the early 80's before all the M.A.D.D. BS started kicking in and you really had to be pickled to be charged with DUI.
It makes no difference once the lawyers are called in. They go for the biggest pockets.
