Legal Opinion
Wilcher v. Redding Swainsboro Ford Lincoln Mercury, Inc.
Court of Appeals of Georgia
Decided March 28, 2013No. A12A2301; A12A2302; A12A2303; A12A2304; A12A2305; A12A2306; A12A2307PublishedCited by 8 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
Ray, Judge.
On May 6, 2008, a 1996 Chevrolet Sport Van carrying a driver and eight passengers left the roadway and crashed into a tree after the left front tire malfunctioned and the van’s driver lost control, killing one of the passengers and injuring the others. Seven of those passengers (collectively, the appellants) brought seven separate lawsuits against Dallas Stewart d/b/a S&S Auto Sales (“S&S Auto”); who sold the van to its owner prior to the crash, Joe Pierce, Jr.; Redding Swainsboro Ford Lincoln Mercury, Inc. (“Redding”), who sold the van to S&S Auto; and Cooper Tire & Rubber Company…
2Cases cited13 opinions
- Huggins v. Aetna Casualty & Surety CompanySupreme Court of Georgia · 1980
- General Motors Corp. v. DavisCourt of Appeals of Georgia · 1977
- Stelts v. EppersonCourt of Appeals of Georgia · 1991
- Universal Underwriters Insurance v. SmithSupreme Court of Georgia · 1984
- McLemore v. Genuine Parts Co.Court of Appeals of Georgia · 2012
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