A Georgia jury ruled on Thursday, April 2 that auto manufacturer Chrysler will have to pay $150 million to the family of four-year-old Remington “Remi” Walden, who died after the 1999 Jeep Grand Cherokee he was riding with his aunt caught fire after a rear-end collision in March 2012.

According to court records, the Jeep’s fuel tank leaked, causing the Jeep to subsequently burst into flames.

Two years ago, Chrysler agreed to a scaled-down recall of some older-model Jeeps that have rear-mounted  gas tanks, which can be left unsecured in the event of a rear-end collision, thus causing them to be susceptible to causing fires.

If you have been hurt in a personal injury accident caused by the negligence and irresponsibility of other parties in Nashville or other areas in Tennessee, seek the legal assistance of our attorneys at Pohl & Berk, LLP by calling our offices at (615) 277-2765 today.