Audrey Decker v. Outboard Marine Corporation

Jun 23, 2009

OUTCOME:

Bailey v. Ford Motor Company and Bridgestone/Firestone

N/A

OUTCOME: Settlement for Plaintiff

Settlement on the eve of what was the first national post-recall trial in the tread separation/vehicle stability cases. Watts negotiated a huge settlement which included personal visits to his quadripl ... egic client by representatives of Ford and a personal note of condolence from the CEO of Firestone.

Rodriguez v. Bridgestone/Firestone

N/A

OUTCOME: Settlement for Plaintiff

Trial in August, 2001, in what was to be the nation’s first tread separation case against Bridgestone/Firestone, which resulted in a settlement while the jury was deliberating for a significant amoun ... t when combined with an earlier settlement with Ford.

Rupp, et al. v. Sulzer Orthopedics, Inc.

N/A

OUTCOME: Jury Verdict for Plaintiffs

The country’s first case involving the recalled Sulzer hip implants. Watts led the trial team in the case which concluded with a jury award for plaintiffs.