Jordan v. General Motors Corp.

Joann Jordan, while operating her 1983 Chevrolet Cavalier automobile on U.S. Highway 31 in Jefferson County, sustained injuries when she inadvertently ran a red light and struck another vehicle. She sued General Motors Corporation (GM) under the Alabama Extended Manufacturer's Liability Doctrine (AEMLD), alleging that it had manufactured a defective and unreasonably dangerous seat belt/shoulder harness system. The trial court entered a summary judgment in favor of GM, and Jordan appeals.

Jordan argues on appeal that she presented substantial evidence to support her cause of action against GM…