Facts

This case arose out of a single-vehicle rollover accident that occurred on Aug. 23, 2004, involving a Chevy Express Cargo van that plaintiff Winfred Delloro rented from defendant Enterprise Rent-A-Car approximately eight weeks prior to the accident. At the time of the accident, the plaintiff was en route to restaurants and markets in Las Vegas delivering crates of wholesale fruits and vegetables.

PLAINTIFF'S CONTENTIONS:
The plaintiff contended that the accident was caused by a defective left front tire, which was manufactured by Michelin North America Inc. and designed by Michelin Americas Research & Development Corporation.

DEFENDANTS' CONTENTIONS:
The Michelin defendants claimed that the tire was not defective. Rather, the tire disabled due to the plaintiff's operation of the vehicle in a grossly over-loaded condition.

Injuries

The plaintiff claimed severe brain injury resulting in diminished cognitive function to the level of mild to moderate mental retardation and confabulation.

Result

Defense verdict as to all defendants.

Deliberation

7.5 hours

Length

four weeks