Petty v. Daimler/Chrysler Corp.

in which ALAN E. HIGHERS and HOLLY K. LILLARD, J.J., joined.

OPINION

Plaintiff in this case alleges that Defendant violated Tennessee’s motor vehicle glass safety statutes which were in effect when Plaintiff purchased his vehicle in 1998. The court below found no violation and entered judgment for Defendant. We find that Plaintiff failed to introduce evidence of injury or damages and therefore affirm judgment for Defendant. 1

Mr. Petty purchased a new 1998 Plymouth Grand Voyager mini-van in January of 1998. In May of 1998, he filed suit against the manufacturer, DaimlerChrys-ler, 2 in Shelby…