Dallas County Dealership Negligence Settles, Amount Undisclosed
One driver took her car for repairs. Less than a month later, the car caught fire while she was driving. The fire started in the engine compartment and destroyed the contents of the vehicle. The repair shop was accused of negligence for failing to properly fix the car and causing the fire. The parties reached a settlement.
Case Information Updated: October 2025
Case Outcome
- Outcome
- Settlement
- Amount
- $11,286
- County
- Dallas County, TX
- Resolved
- 2015
Injury & Accident Details
- Injury Type
- Other
- Accident Type
- Other
- Case Type
- Economic Injury, Property Loss
Settlement Context
This settlement of $11,286 is near the median of $11,429 for other cases resolved by settlement. The typical range is $4,710 to $30,000, based on 82 cases in our database.
Case Overview
A vehicle owner experienced a fire in her car on January 13, 2014, less than a month after the vehicle had undergone repairs at a dealership in Dallas County, Texas. The vehicle's insurer, acting as a subrogee for the owner, subsequently filed a lawsuit against the dealership. The insurer alleged negligence and breach of implied warranties, contending that an investigation revealed the fire originated from a hub and bearing assembly that the dealership's mechanic had purportedly repaired. The fire reportedly destroyed personal property within the vehicle. The plaintiff sought reimbursement of $11,286.58 for damages sustained.
The dealership filed an answer generally denying the allegations. The parties later reached a settlement agreement to resolve the dispute. Following the settlement, the plaintiff filed an unopposed motion to dismiss the action, which the District Court of Dallas County granted. A final order of dismissal with prejudice was entered, concluding the case.
Understanding This Case
- This case was resolved through a settlement, avoiding the uncertainty and expense of a trial. Settlements typically resolve faster and provide guaranteed compensation.
- This case was resolved in Dallas 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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