Dourado v. Ford Motor Co.

In this wrongful death action, Barbara Dourado, individually and as personal representative of her husband’s estate, appeals a judgment entered against Ford Motor Company for the design of a defective seat belt that contributed to the death of her husband. Although she prevailed against Ford at trial, she appeals the award of damages, advancing three separate arguments. We affirm.

Dourado first argues that D’Amario v. Ford Motor Co., 806 So.2d 424 (Fla.2001), should apply retroactively, even though Dourado’s case was pending on appeal at the time the decision was filed by the supreme court.…