Ford Told to Pay $29 Million in Rollover Case

(Akron/Tire Review) Ford Motor Co. has been ordered to pay a rollover accident victim $29 million.

By Tire Review Staff
January 30, 2006

The case involved a 22-year-old Texas woman who was left partially paralyzed when a Firestone ATX on her 1999 Mazda Navajo failed and the vehicle rolled over.

Bridgestone/Firestone North American Tire previously paid an undisclosed settlement in the case. The jury found Ford 75% liable, Mazda North America, which marketed the Ford Explorer variation, 10% liable and BFNAT 15% liable.

The tire was allegedly a spare that had been installed on the vehicle. The accident occurred in 2002.

Ford said it planned to appeal the verdict.

Ohio Tire & Auto Association Donates $3K at Annual Golf Outing

OTAA’s annual golf event raised funds for AACF while connecting Ohio Tire & Automotive Association members.

By Christian Hinton
September 20, 2023

The Ohio Tire and Automotive Association (OTAA) held its annual golf outing this year at The Country Club at Muirfield Village, close to the renowned Muirfield Village Golf Club, home of the PGA Tour's Memorial Tournament.

OTAA leadership welcomed around 116 OTAA members and thanked sponsors before teeing off and, following golf, attendees gathered for dinner, drinks and donations. OTAA leadership, including new President Jon Boyd, tire business manager, from Boyd’s Tire and Service, presented a $3,000 donation to the Automotive Aftermarket Charitable Foundation (AACF). OTAA also presented the William Floyd Distinguished Service Award to Tom White, owner of the six-store Tire Source chain based in Canton. White received the honor in recognition of his long-term dedication and contributions to the OTAA board and the broader Ohio tire industry.