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Jim Jackson has focused his trial skills on products liability litigation. He recently settled a case involving the rollover of a Ford 15-passenger van. This van has been the subject of warning notices published by NHTSA and other federal government agencies. Jackson reached a settlement for the nine plaintiffs and two estates that he was representing on the eve of trial. The amount of the settlement was confidential. Settlement negotiations did not begin until numerous depositions were conducted and the trial court had ruled on all pending motions. He had to conduct depositions across the country to get this case ready for trial and as a result of his work and preparation, the parties were able to resolve the case prior to a jury being chosen.

Jim Jackson has also litigated cases arising from the notorious defective ATX tires manufactured by Firestone. These cases were transferred to a Multi-District Litigation which was pending in Indianapolis styled: In Re Bridgestone/Firestone, Inc. ATX, ATX II, and Wilderness Tires Products Liability Litigation. Jim Jackson’s determination in conducting depositions of key witnesses forced Firestone to enter into settlement negotiations with his clients.