Adams v. Ford Motor Co.

Defendant appeals from the judgment of the Circuit Court of Lawrence County in the amount of $9,500 entered upon a jury verdict in plaintiff’s action for personal injuries and property damage.

In his complaint plaintiff alleges the purchase of a pickup truck manufactured by defendant, defendant’s failure to securely fasten the cab to the chassis and frame, the existence of an unreasonably dangerous condition when the vehicle left defendant’s control, and that plaintiff was injured and his vehicle destroyed as the result thereof. Plaintiff also alleged freedom from contributory negligence.

The…