Reported 12 months ago
Godwin Boateng, a 68-year-old man living in New York, USA, won a $60 million settlement after his thumb was severed by a BMW sedan's electric door device in 2016, leading to him suing BMW. After 8 years of litigation, a US federal court ruled that BMW must compensate Boateng $1.9 million because the jury believed BMW deliberately concealed multiple cases of injuries caused by the electric door. Boateng's daily life, work as an engineer, and passion for tennis were significantly impacted by the loss of his thumb, leading to multiple surgeries and difficulty in returning to a normal life. The jury found BMW's actions dishonest and fraudulent and awarded Boateng the compensation despite BMW considering an appeal.
Source: YAHOO