Crashworthiness: Accepted in Ohio Product Liability Action
Ohio courts have recognized the principle of crashworthiness. The plaintiff must prove, by a preponderance of the evidence, that the defect proximately caused or enhanced plaintiff's injuries.
Ohio courts have recognized the principle of crashworthiness. The plaintiff must prove, by a preponderance of the evidence, that the defect proximately caused or enhanced plaintiff's injuries.(1)
1. Leichtamer v. American Motors Corp., 67 Ohio St. 2d 456, 467, 424 N.E.2d 568, 577 (1981) (roll-bar design defect).