Tn Farmers Mutual v. Ford Motor

IN THE COURT OF APPEALS OF TENNESSEE AT JACKSON SEPTEMBER 17, 2001 Session TENNESSEE FARMERS MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY, AS SUBROGEE OF DWIGHT E. PASCHAL v. FORD MOTOR COMPANY An Appeal from the Circuit Court for Carroll County No. 3759, Julian P. Guinn, Judge No. W2001-00046-COA-R3-CV - Filed June 17, 2002 This is a consolidated appeal of three products liability cases. Three vehicles manufactured by the defendant automobile company were destroyed by spontaneous combustion, allegedly caused by a defective steering column. No personal injuries resulted from the fires, and no other property was…