Legal Opinion
Johnson v. Ford Motor Co.
Supreme Court of Oklahoma
Decided April 2, 2002No. 95,873PublishedCited by 45 opinions
1Opinion of the CourtKauger, J.
11 This cause concerns manufacturers' products liability as it relates to automobile accidents in which the alleged defective product did not cause the accident to occur, but allegedly caused injuries after the initial impact. This theory of recovery is commonly known as the "second impact injury" or "second collision doctrine". 1 Three issues are addressed:" 2 ) whether the trial court's omission of a jury instruction regarding enhanced injuries resulting from the alleged defect is grounds for reversal; 2) whether the evidence was sufficient to support the jury verdict; and 83) whether the…
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