Vander Veer v. Toyota Motor Distributors

These four cases to recover damages for personal injuries were consolidated for trial on the single issue of liability. Plaintiffs appeal from a jury verdict and judgment in favor of defendants.

Plaintiffs brought four separate actions. Mr. and Mrs. Vander Veer brought a joint action for the loss of the services and companionship of their two children. Mrs. Vander Veer brought an action for her personal injuries, as did each of the children through their guardians ad litem. The four complaints alleged strict liability, for an unreasonably dangerous defect in the braking mechanism of the Toyota…