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New Mexico Jury Slams Michelin with $220M Verdict in Defect Case

A jury in New Mexico sided with a Texas family on Friday, agreeing a defect in a Michelin tire was to blame for an incident that left three people dead. 

The lawsuit was filed in New Mexico district court in San Miguel County on behalf of Rosalva Marin, Laura Marin Zamarripa and Alexis Zamarippa against Michelin North America and Discount Tire Company of New Mexico in 2021. 

Michelle Casady

Michelle Casady is based in Houston and covers litigation and appeals — including trials, breaking news and industry trends — for The Texas Lawbook.

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