D'Amario v. Ford Motor Co.
Florida Supreme Court
806 So.2d 424 (2001)
Relevant factsFree
Harris (plaintiff) was injured by a post-collision fire caused by a defective fuel-relay switch after his intoxicated, speeding driver crashed into a tree; Harris sought damages only for the secondary explosion injuries, not the initial-crash injuries, but Ford (defendant) was permitted to introduce evidence of the driver's intoxication and speed as a comparative-fault defense, and the jury found for Ford.
IssueFree
Whether the fault of the plaintiff or a third party in causing an accident is recognized as a defense in a products liability case against a manufacturer for injuries caused after the accident.