Defective Seat Belts: Spool Out
In this segment, HLM Partner Steve Lowry talks about one of several possible seat belt defects that cause or allow injuries in an accident. In a “spool out,” the seat belt stays latched but unwinds, allowing an occupant to move around in the vehicle or be ejected during a collision or rollover. Spool outs are linked to a defective retractor and can result in fatalities, such as the case of Deebs Young, Young v. Ford. Ford Motor Co. settled the case brought by HLM on behalf of Deebs’ parents.
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Posts in this series:
Part 1: “Defective Seat Belts: Signs of Seat Belt Use”
Part 2: “Defective Seat Belts: Spool Out”
Part 3: “Defective Seat Belts: Torsion Bar”
Part 4: “Defective Seat Belts: Buckle Unlatching”
Part 5: “Defective Seat Belts: Seat Belt Adjustment & Vehicle Preservation”
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