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Lawsuit Filed Against Porsche Over Paul Walker's Fatal Crash

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Meadow Walker, the teenage daughter of Paul Walker, has filed a wrongful death lawsuit against Porsche, alleging that the sports car her father was riding in at the time of his death had numerous design flaws. The lawsuit claims that the Porsche Carrera GT lacked essential safety features, including suitable side door reinforcement bars and an electronic stability control system. These defects, according to the lawsuit, contributed to Walker's fatal injuries when he was involved in a high-speed crash in Los Angeles two years ago.

Key Takeaways:

  • The lawsuit alleges that the Porsche Carrera GT had several design flaws, including a lack of suitable side door reinforcement bars and an electronic stability control system.
  • The car also had a faulty fuel hose and a flawed seat belt system that snapped Walker's torso back upon impact, causing fatal injuries.
  • The lawsuit claims that these design defects prevented Walker from surviving the crash and contributed to his eventual death.
  • Meadow Walker filed the lawsuit "with great reluctance" and will not be commenting on it, according to her attorney Jeffrey Milam.
  • The lawsuit seeks unspecified damages in Walker's death.
  • Porsche officials have denied any wrongdoing, citing reports that the crash was caused by reckless driving and excessive speed.
  • Paul Walker, 40, was riding in a friend's Porsche Carrera GT on November 30, 2013, when the car crashed into a light pole and tree and burst into flames.
  • Investigators concluded that high speeds, not mechanical issues, were to blame for the crash.
  • The lawsuit, however, argues that the car was traveling between 63 to 71 mph when it lost control and crashed, contradicting the official investigation's findings.

Statistics:

  • The Porsche Carrera GT was traveling at a speed of between 63 to 71 mph when it lost control and crashed, according to the lawsuit.
  • Paul Walker was reportedly trapped in the car for 1 minute and 20 seconds before the vehicle erupted into flames.
  • The lawsuit claims that Walker's torso was snapped back with thousands of pounds of force, causing fatal injuries.

Sources:

  • The Washington Post, 2015
  • Los Angeles Times
  • Associated Press
  • CNN
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  • Los Angeles Times
  • Porsche Cars North America

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