Arizona Jury Awards $9,500,000 in Tire Negligence Rollover
One driver's vehicle rolled over after a tire tread separated. The plaintiff alleged the rental company failed to replace worn tires or warn about prior tire issues. The jury found in favor of the plaintiff.
Case Information Updated: October 2025
Case Outcome
- Outcome
- Verdict-Plaintiff
- Amount
- $9,500,000
- County
- Pima County, AZ
- Resolved
- 2015
Injury & Accident Details
- Injury Type
- Other
- Accident Type
- Rollover
- Case Type
- Motor Vehicle Accident
Settlement Context
This verdict-plaintiff of $9,500,000 is above the median of $22,000 for other cases resolved by verdict-plaintiff. The typical range is $8,200 to $102,285, based on 304 cases in our database.
Case Overview
A roll-over accident occurred after a tire tread separated, prompting the plaintiff to file a lawsuit alleging negligence. The plaintiff claimed the defendant failed to replace tires or inform the vehicle's leasers about a prior tire tread separation problem on a front wheel.
During the trial, the plaintiff presented expert testimony from fields including civil engineering, accident reconstruction, product liability, economics, legal nurse consulting, and physical medicine and rehabilitation. These experts addressed causation, liability, and the extent of the plaintiff's injuries and related damages. The defendant countered with experts in neuropsychology, mechanical engineering, accident reconstruction, tire consulting, and physical therapy, likely disputing the cause of the accident or the scope of the plaintiff's alleged damages.
Following the trial, the plaintiff received an award of $9,500,000.
Understanding This Case
- This case went to trial and resulted in a jury verdict. Verdicts can yield higher awards but carry the risk of receiving nothing if the jury rules against the plaintiff.
- This case was resolved in Pima County, Texas. Local jury tendencies, judge assignments, and regional economic conditions all influence case outcomes in this jurisdiction.
- Resolved in 2015, this case reflects the legal and economic conditions of that period, including medical costs, insurance practices, and jury award trends at the time.
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