Firestone/Ford Litigation

The law firm of Ricci~Leopold, P.A. co-counsel in the National Ford Explorer/Firestone class action lawsuit, is vigorously pursuing economic protection of owners of Ford Explorer and Firestone tires, along with the nationally preeminent law firms around the country.

The lawsuit was originally certified as a national class action by Federal District Judge Sarah Evans Barker. The Defendants appealed Judge Barker's ruling to the United States Court of Appeals for the 7^th Circuit in May 2002. The 7^th Circuit Court overturned Judge Barker's ruling and de-certified the class action lawsuit. The lawyers at Ricci~Leopold, P.A. and co-counsel refuse to let the 7^th Circuit opinion prevent them from fighting for their clients' rights. They have re-filed state causes of action and requested class status in state courts in conformance with the 7^th Circuit Court's ruling.

"NHTSA Stance on Early Warning Defect Information Subverts Public Records Law, Would Hamper Highway Safety Efforts" Statement of Joan Claybrook, President, Public Citizen, February 4, 2005

7th Circuit Court Decertifying

The order can be obtained online at www.insd.uscourts.gov/firestone

"Class action status granted to lawsuits against Ford, Firestone" - MSNBC, November 28, 2001

"Judge Ruling Expands Firestone Suit" - Associated Press, November 28, 2001

"Ford, Firestone Granted Class Status" - Reuters, November 28, 2001