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Actions taken against other mechanics for counterfeit airbags by end of 2025
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Resolution / Starting Odds
No action taken • 33%
Investigations initiated • 33%
Charges or fines imposed • 34%
Regulatory or law enforcement announcements
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22-Year-Old Florida Mother Killed by Counterfeit Airbag Explosion, Family Sues Broward Mechanic
May 18, 2024, 09:58 PM
A 22-year-old young mother, Destiny Byassee, was killed in a car accident in Florida when a counterfeit airbag exploded, releasing metal and plastic shrapnel inside the vehicle. The incident, described as the airbag detonating 'like a grenade,' has led to a lawsuit against a Broward mechanic. The family of the victim is seeking justice, alleging that the fake airbag caused her death.
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Criminal charges filed • 33%
Professional license revoked • 33%
No additional consequences • 33%
Over $1 million • 25%
$500,000 to $1 million • 25%
$100,000 to $500,000 • 25%
Under $100,000 • 25%
Mechanic found fully liable • 33%
Mechanic found partially liable • 33%
Mechanic found not liable • 33%
Lawsuits filed against individuals • 34%
Lawsuits filed against companies • 33%
No legal actions announced • 33%
No action taken • 33%
Formal investigation launched • 33%
Lawsuit filed against companies • 34%
No safety concerns • 33%
Minor safety concerns • 33%
Major safety concerns • 33%
No action taken • 33%
Legal action taken • 33%
Extradition requested • 33%