Legal Opinion
Clem F. Pellarino, Administrator of Estate of John A. Pellarino, Deceased, and in His Own Rights v. Ford Motor Company
Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit
Decided April 7, 1970No. 19859_1PublishedCited by 2 opinions
1Per curiam
Ford Motor Company (Ford) has appealed from an order of the District Court granting plaintiff’s motion for a new trial in an action for damages for wrongful death, in which the jury returned a verdict in favor of Ford.
In the Spring of 1964, Ford developed a promotional campaign aimed at selling its new model named Mustang. The plan called for Ford, through local franchised dealers, to loan automobiles to members of community service organizations for one week, in order to demonstrate the cars. The members were chosen by lot.
Accompanying the loaned car was a letter which stated:
“Dear Sir:
Congra…
2Cases cited3 opinions
- Mrs. T. H. Duncan (C. W. Duncan, Administrator of the Estate of Mrs. T. H. Duncan, Deceased) v. W. Ray Duncan, Mrs. John Fain v. W. Ray DuncanCourt of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit · 1967
- Ford Motor Co. v. Busam Motor Sales, Inc.Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit · 1950
- Benton Harbor Malleable Industries v. International UnionCourt of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit · 1966
3Cited by2 opinions
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- Quality First Staffing Services, Inc. v. Federal Express Corp.Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit · 2003