A judge has just approved a $149 million settlement of 30 class action lawsuits that were filed after the 2000 Firestone tire recall. There were 14.4 million Firestone tires involved in the recall. The settlement included the Firestone ATX, ATX II, and Wilderness AT tires that were investigated by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration in 2000. There were at least 271 U.S. traffic deaths linked to the Firestone tire recall. Most of the recalled tires were sold with the Ford Explorer. Terms of the settlement calls for Firestone to pay roughly $70 million to replace the recalled tires, $41 million to manufacture certain tires with materials that would provide a better high speed capacity, $15.5 million on a consumer education and awareness campaign, and $19 million for attorney's fees. The Firestone tire recall includes 22 brands of Bridgestone/Firestone tires between 1991 and 2001. Since the settlement could affect an estimated 15 million drivers, involving about 60 million tires, those not named in the settlement will qualify to have them replaced.
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Courts in Kansas |
Kansas State falls under the 10th Circuit. The website for the appeals court for this circuit is www.ca10.uscourts.gov. Kansas State has the following courts -
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Suggested Lawyers for Kansas |
When the FBI Comes Calling in Kansas
Call McNabb, fight federal charges in Kansas. 100% federal criminal defense attorney. Never a prosecutor. When you need a trusted advocate, a preeminent lawyer.
www.federalcrimes.com
Kansas - Personal Injury Attorney
Do you have a case? Obtain a free evaluation from a personal injury attorney in Kansas.
www.personal-injury-group.com
Kansas Legal Referral Services
Kansas Bar Association
Wichita, KS
(800)928-3111
(316)265-1247
Statewide
Wichita Bar Association LRS
Wichita, KS
(316)263-2469
(316)263-2251x103
Sedgwick, Butler and Kingman Counties
Kansas Bar Association
Wichita, KS
(800)928-3111
(316)265-1247
Statewide
Wichita Bar Association LRS
Wichita, KS
(316)263-2469
(316)263-2251x103
Sedgwick, Butler and Kingman Counties
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Legal Facts |
In 1998 there were 208 statewide general and limited jurisdiction trial court systems in the United States, the District of Columbia, and Puerto Rico. About 9,065 full time authorized judges served in the 71 statewide trial court systems of general jurisdiction alone.
In 1998 there were 208 statewide general and limited jurisdiction trial court systems in the United States, the District of Columbia, and Puerto Rico. About 9,065 full time authorized judges served in the 71 statewide trial court systems of general jurisdiction alone.
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Choosing a Lawyer |
Should you choose a large lawyer or a small lawyer:
The size of a law firm has no relation to how well your case will be taken up. A large law firm may seem well staffed and having a great office, but what you must see is whether they will take out enough time and effort towards your case. Large firms receive large cases that would figure above smaller cases in their priority list. A law firm with over 10 lawyers on its rolls can be considered a large firm.
Should you choose a large lawyer or a small lawyer:
The size of a law firm has no relation to how well your case will be taken up. A large law firm may seem well staffed and having a great office, but what you must see is whether they will take out enough time and effort towards your case. Large firms receive large cases that would figure above smaller cases in their priority list. A law firm with over 10 lawyers on its rolls can be considered a large firm.
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