Mostafa Howeedy, et al vs. Bridgestone/Firestone, et al
On March 21, 2004, the Howeedy family was traveling in their minivan when the right-rear tire separated, causing the vehicle to spin across the median of the Florida Turnpike and into the oncoming traffic of the southbound lanes. The Howeedy vehicle was struck by two southbound vehicles. As a result, 4 year old Kareem Howeedy and 14 year old Lila Howeedy were killed. 8 year old Ranya Howeedy suffered a severe brain injury, and their mother, Amany I. Abou-El-Eila was rendered a paraplegic. We filed suit and alleged that the Firestone FR 410 P205/70R15 radial tire was defective in design and manufacture. The case resolved for a confidential amount.