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Torts/Personal Injury

Oct. 13, 2026

Harley-Davidson wins product liability trial over fatal Marin County crash

A federal jury rejected claims that a defective kickstand caused a fatal 2022 motorcycle crash in Marin County, finding that a Harley-Davidson Sportster met consumer safety expectations and its design benefits outweighed its risks.

A federal jury found Harley-Davidson was not liable for a fatal 2022 motorcycle crash in Marin County, rejecting claims that a defective kickstand caused the rider to lose control while navigating a curve.

After a two-week trial, jurors found Friday that the 2007 Harley-Davidson XL1200L Sportster performed as safely as an ordinary consumer would expect and that the benefits of its design outweighed its risks.

Harley-Davidson was represented by Dommond Edward Lonnie, Nicho...

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