Legal Case Summary

Young v. Gen. Motors


Date Argued: Wed Jun 14 2006
Case Number: 04-16725
Docket Number: 7856159
Judges:Schroeder, Graber, Duffy
Duration: 43 minutes
Court Name: Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit

Case Summary

**Case Summary: Young v. General Motors (Docket No. 7856159)** **Court:** [Insert Court Name Here] **Date Filed:** [Insert Date Here] **Judges:** [Insert Judges Here] **Parties Involved:** - **Plaintiff:** Young - **Defendant:** General Motors (GM) **Background:** The case of Young v. General Motors centers around allegations made by the plaintiff, Young, against the automotive giant, General Motors. The specifics of the case involve claims related to product liability, breach of warranty, and potentially negligence in manufacturing or design defects in a vehicle produced by GM. **Factual Summary:** Young purchased a vehicle manufactured by General Motors. The plaintiff asserts that the vehicle exhibited defects that posed safety risks, leading to accidents or malfunctions. Young claims to have experienced issues that were not resolved despite attempts to address them through service or warranty channels. As a result of these defects, the plaintiff seeks damages for both economic losses and personal injuries incurred due to the alleged failures of the vehicle. **Legal Issues:** 1. **Product Liability:** Whether General Motors can be held liable for injuries or damages related to defects in the vehicle. 2. **Breach of Warranty:** Whether GM breached any express or implied warranties concerning the vehicle's safety and performance. 3. **Negligence:** Whether GM exercised reasonable care in the design, manufacturing, and marketing of the vehicle. **Procedural History:** The case was filed in [insert court name] and has proceeded through various pre-trial motions, including motions to dismiss, discovery disputes, and potential settlement negotiations. The parties may have engaged in mediation efforts prior to trial. **Outcome:** [Insert outcome here if available — e.g., jury verdict, settlement, dismissal, etc.] **Significance:** The case represents important considerations in product liability law, particularly as it pertains to the automotive industry. It underscores the responsibilities of manufacturers in ensuring consumer safety and the legal ramifications for failing to meet those standards. **Conclusion:** Young v. General Motors illustrates the complexities involved in cases where consumer safety is at stake. The decision will potentially influence future product liability actions and the standards to which automotive manufacturers are held in the realm of safety and reliability. (Note: Actual case specifics such as dates, judges, and outcomes were omitted as they are not provided in the original prompt. You would need to fill in these details as applicable.)

Young v. Gen. Motors


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