BMW X5 driver loses thumb, wins major settlement in lawsuit

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German car manufacturer BMW has been ordered to pay AU$2.82 million in damages to a US customer whose thumb was severed by his X5’s soft-close doors. In 2016, Godwin Boateng’s thumb was severed when the door closed unexpectedly. Despite BMW claiming no fault, a jury found them responsible for the injury. Boateng has undergone surgeries to reduce sensitivity in his thumb and can no longer work as a software engineer due to the pain. Boateng’s lawyer is involved in multiple lawsuits against BMW for similar incidents. Boateng still owns the BMW X5 that caused the injury.

Brands mentioned: BMW, Audi