“This case highlights DTNA’s failure to increase cab strength for nearly 30 years despite knowing that rollovers are the most dangerous event for truck drivers,” said Baker. “DTNA had an automatic pull-down seat for rollover safety but refused to make it a standard feature. We hope this verdict will change the way DTNA views driver safety.”
Jury Sends Strong Message with $160M Award
The $160 million judgment against Daimler Truck North America sends a clear message to the trucking industry about the importance of prioritizing driver safety. The punitive damages portion of the award reflects the jury’s belief that DTNA acted with disregard for the safety of drivers by not incorporating available safety technology into its vehicles.
