The trial, which concluded in March, saw a jury disagree with several plaintiffs, ruling that Ford had not engaged in misleading practices. Despite this, the case highlighted broader concerns about the vehicle’s performance issues.
Legal Representation and Ongoing Proceedings
The drivers in this case are represented by Stuart Z. Grossman of Grossman Roth Yaffa Cohen, along with Steve W. Berman and Catherine Y.N. Gannon of Hagens Berman Sobol Shapiro LLP. Representing Ford are Henry Salas of Cole Scott Kissane PA and John M. Thomas along with Krista L. Lenart of Dykema Gossett PLLC.
As both parties inch closer to a final settlement, the automotive community and consumers eagerly await the outcome, which may set precedents for how car manufacturers handle reported defects and consumer expectations in the future.
