Simonsen v. Ford Motor Co.

Plaintiff, who was severely injured in an accident while driving a car manufactured by defendant, appeals from a judgment dismissing her claims against defendant pursuant to ORCP 21 A(9). The trial court determined that plaintiffs claims were barred by the statute of ultimate repose for product liability civil actions, ORS 30.905(1) (2001), 1 and the statute of limitations for breach of warranty claims, ORS 72.7250(1). As explained below, we affirm the trial court’s disposition with respect to two of plaintiffs three specifications of negligence and her warranty claims. However, plaintiffs…