A lawsuit against Ford Motor Co. on behalf of a girl who was badly hurt in the rollover of a Bronco II has been rejected by a jury in Spokane, Wash.
The nine-member U.S. District Court jury rejected a $30 million claim brought by 13-year-old Crystal Bear. The panel ruled that her injuries were entirely the responsibility of the driver, her 16-year-old sister, Marla Bear.
The lawsuit was based on claims of poor handling, lack of stability and a defective rear seat belt system. It stems from a crash on Oct. 17, 1999, that left the younger girl with severe brain and physical injuries.
Copyright 2026 Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.
Was this article valuable?
Here are more articles you may enjoy.
Supermarkets Across Europe Report New Suspected Freezer Hack 
Spain Studies Suspending Madrid-Barcelona Rail After Train Crash 
Tesla to Phase Out Cybertruck After Years of Poor Sales 
Navigating the Storm: A Claims Manager’s Guide to Class Action Exposure, Coverage and Reserves 
Want to stay up to date?
Get the latest insurance news
sent straight to your inbox.