Linda McLeod v. American Motors Corporation, and American Motors Sales Corporation, Defendants

JAMES C. HILL, Circuit Judge:

This appeal arises from a diversity action instituted by Linda McLeod against American Motors Corporation and American Motors Sales Corporation (AMC). In essence, McLeod alleged that the negligent design and subsequent failure of her AMC Pacer’s front seat track assembly caused her to sustain serious injuries in an auto accident. The jury found for McLeod and awarded her $250,000 in damages. AMC now appeals from the district court’s order denying its motions for judgment notwithstanding the verdict and new trial. Agreeing with the district court’s application of…