Yamaha Statement on Mathis vs. Yamaha Decision in Alexander City (Tallapoosa County), AL
CYPRESS, CA- August 12, 2010 - A jury in Tallapoosa County, Alabama today rejected the plaintiff's claims and returned a unanimous defense verdict for Yamaha in Mathis vs. Yamaha, a case involving an accident on a Yamaha Rhino in Alexander City, Alabama. This verdict in favor of Yamaha is the second in 24 hours and marks the fourth time a jury has rejected plaintiff's claims regarding the Rhino's design, finding no defect in the Rhino.
Yamaha is saddened whenever anyone is injured in an accident involving a Yamaha product, and the accident in this case underscores the importance of following the safety guidelines posted on the Rhino and in the owner's manual, and to always operate the products in a safe and responsible manner. Drivers and passengers should wear helmets, protective gear including over-the-ankle foot wear, and the vehicle's three-point seat belts at all times.
The Rhino is a safe and useful off-road vehicle that has won virtually every "first in class" award and top safety ratings in independent reviews since its introduction.
Yamaha stands firmly behind the Rhino and will continue to vigorously defend the product. To learn more about the Yamaha Rhino, visit our website www.truthaboutrhino.com.
Note to Editor: This statement can be attributed to Van Holmes, Public Relations Manager, ATV & SxS Department, Yamaha Motor Corp., U.S.A.
About Yamaha Motor Corp., U.S.A.
Yamaha Motor Corporation, U.S.A. (YMUS), a leader in the motorsports market, offers the toughest, most capable and versatile ATV and Side-by-Side vehicles. The company's ever-expanding line of products also include motorcycles, outboard motors, personal watercraft, snowmobiles, boats, outdoor power equipment, race kart engines, accessories, apparel and much more. YMUS products are sold through a nationwide network of dealers in the United States.
Headquartered in Cypress, Calif., since its incorporation in 1977, Yamaha also has facilities in Wisconsin and Georgia, as well as factory operations in Tennessee and Georgia. For more information on Yamaha, visit www.yamaha-motor.com.