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VisitCompensation awarded in mechanic's counterfeit airbag lawsuit by end of 2024
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Florida Family Sues Mechanic Over 22-Year-Old's Fatal Airbag Explosion
May 19, 2024, 12:33 PM
A family is suing a Broward mechanic over an airbag that exploded like a grenade during a crash, killing 22-year-old Florida mother Destiny Byassee. The young mom was killed when the counterfeit airbag detonated, shooting metal and plastic shrapnel inside the car. The lawsuit alleges that the mechanic installed the fake airbag, leading to the tragic incident.
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