07/28/2015.

Damages of $40 million were awarded to the family of 4 year old Remington Walden who died in an accident in a Jeep SUV.

Walden's aunt was driving the Jeep when it was hit from behind and caught on fire. Because the Jeep's gas tank is located behind the rear axle, the SUV is deemed vulnerable in a rear end accident.

Attorneys contended that the jurors acted with prejudice against the Italian-American auto maker.

Judge J. Kevin Chason indicated that no evidence had been presented to suggest prejudice.

Jim Butler Jr, Atty for the Walden family, accepted the verdict.

Approximately 75 people have died in rear-end crashes with the SUV.

1.56 million Grand Cherokees and Libertys have been recalled to install trailer hitches in them to prevent the vulnerability.

One hundred dollar gift cards are being offered to encourage owners to get trailer hitches.

One thousand dollar trade-ins are being offered to owners who would like to trade in their cars.

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Source: Las Vegas Sun

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