Legal Opinion
Compton v. Subaru of America, Inc.
Court of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit
Decided April 30, 1996No. 94-3429PublishedCited by 59 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
JOHN C. PORFILIO, Circuit Judge.
Steven D. Compton brought this products liability action after sustaining severe injuries in an automobile rollover accident. Mr. Compton sued the automobile manufacturer, Fuji Heavy Industries, Ltd. (Fuji), and the distributor, Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru), alleging the accident vehicle was defectively designed. After a jury trial, Subaru and Fuji were found 56% at fault for Mr. Compton’s injuries, and judgment was entered against them in the amount of $6,574,-081.
On appeal, Subaru and Fuji raise two issues. First, they contend the district court…
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