Ford
Cruise Control Lawsuit.
In addition to the Recall
of 260,000 vehicles announced
earlier, Ford is now recalling
some 3.8 million vehicles
due to faulty Cruise Control
shutoff switches.
A
resistive short develops in the
electrical speed control deactivation
switch (SCDS) which impairs cruise
control function and/or the brake
lights. Subsequently the part
may smolder, burn and ultimately
ignite volatile brake fluid within
the engine compartment.
Ford
Fire Lawsuit. Ford
Fire Lawsuit. Ford is
recalling nearly 260,000 vehicles,
including F-Series Super Duty
Pickups from the 2004-2005
model years, and the Ford Excursion
Full Size SUV and E350 and
E450 vans for the 2004-2005
model years. About 180,100
of these vehicles have 6.0
liter diesel engines that have
a potentially faulty fuel injection
control module. There have
been reports of two minor injuries
resulting from this problem.
The National Highway Traffic
Safety Administration (NHTSA)
announced that Ford was recalling
78,675 Super Duty Pickups and
chassis cab vehicles from the
2005 model year because their
fuel line may separate from
the main fuel bundle. The NHTSA
said that fuel line separation
can cause engine stalling or
leakage, possibly resulting
in a fire. The trucks affected
by this recall include the
F-250, F-350, F-450 and F-550
Super Duty pickups. These trucks
were equipped with 5.4 or 6.8
liter gasoline engines. Twenty-five
years ago Houssiere Durant & Houssiere
was founded by Charles “Chip” R.
Houssiere, III to fight and
win for those seriously injured
and suffering severe financial
loss. Chip Houssiere has a
national record and reputation
for championing the rights
of those victimized in our
society.
Our
firm has successfully represented
personal injury cases
from the most basic to the extremely
complex, due in large part to the
expertise of our in-house staff.
Our
medical team includes a Registered
Nurse with a bachelors degree
and many years of hospital experience,
and a Medical Coordinator to
thoroughly
review our client's medical history
and perform in depth medical
research; thereby assuring "every stone
is turned" and all facts disclosed.
Chip
Houssiere specializes in complex
legal cases pertaining to scientific
law; such as products liability,
medical malpractice, mass torts
and aviation law. After obtaining
a degree in physics and math
at the University of Texas, Chip
worked in cardiovascular research
and obtained a pilots license.
Soon, he added a law degree and
began practicing law, using his
scientific knowledge, ranging
from medicine to engineering.
He
believes brilliance is achieved
only through total dedication
to practicing quality law, a
desire that is highly valued
at HD&H.
Chip
Houssiere has attained the highest
AV rating by Martindale-Hubble.
He is double board certified
in personal injury trial law
by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization
and civil trial law by the National
Board of Trial Advocacy.
Chip
Houssiere has served as a director
of the Texas Trial Lawyers Association
for more than 20 years. He is
a nationally recognized speaker
and author, and is licensed in
all courts, federal and state,
in Texas and Colorado.
Chip
Houssiere portrays the characteristics
of honesty and fairness, caring
deeply for his clients and succeeding
on their behalf.
Specialty:
Board certified in personal injury
trial law by the Texas Board
of Legal Specialization and civil
trial law by NBTA
Education:
University of Texas, B.S.; South
Texas College of Law, J.D.
Houssiere
Durant and Houssiere, LLP is
AV rated by Martin Dale Hubbell
