Lawsuit against Ford: Death of a Pueblo man by roof damage in the event of an accident!

Lawsuit against Ford: Death of a Pueblo man by roof damage in the event of an accident!

Pueblo, Colorado, USA - A tragic turn took the life of Steven Horn from Pueblo, Colorado when a simple drive led to a devastating misfortune. His family recently filed a lawsuit against Ford after Horn died in a vehicle rollover. The incident occurred in March 2025 when Horn, his wife Jamie and her daughter were on the way from Pueblo to Seminole, Oklahoma. A sudden gust of wind fell her Ford F-350 and the vehicle overturned. Tragically, the roof collapsed on the driver's side in this incident, which had fatal consequences for Steven Horn. He was still declared dead at the scene of the accident, while his wife and daughter, whose side of the roof remained intact, could get away with life and escape from the vehicle. Jamie Horn is now demanding compensation for the loss of her husband and is faced with the lawsuit against Ford, which was submitted to the western district of Oklahoma on June 12, 2025, such as Koaa reported.

In the lawsuit, it is claimed that Ford already knew about the roof defect that affects millions of F-Series Trucks and did nothing to warn consumers. According to the lawyers of the Horn family, Ford was aware of these dangerous shortcomings that potentially fatal injuries can lead to rush. The Ford F-350 Models, which were produced between 1999 and 2016, are more specific. According to the plaintiffs, the company has weakened the roof structure to save costs without carrying out appropriate tests on the roof strength, as in a report by [Hagens BERMAN] (https://www.hbsslaw.com/press/ford-super-roof-roof-crush-risk/ford-hit-with-new-law-following-f-f-f- and-roof-crush-defect) is explained.

Security and standards in the automotive industry

The indictment against Ford raises questions about security and the applicable standards in the automotive industry. In many countries, also in Austria, vehicles must correspond to strict guidelines. These industrial standards that define the state of the art determine requirements for quality, security and interchangeability. Such standards are essential, especially in periods when new technologies are developed, to ensure the security of consumers. Examples include guidelines on crash behavior, exhaust gas values ​​and other safety-relevant aspects, as executed on the [VDA website] (https://www.vda.de/de/themen/automobil industrie/standards-und- standard).

The lawyers of the Horn family report that Ford had already faced similar complaints and a class of collective suits was submitted to clarify the defects that the vehicles are exposed. The search for justice for Steven Horn and many others who were damaged by the alleged negligence of Ford remains an urgent topic in the automotive industry.