A tragic accident has led to a lawsuit filed against major automotive companies and an individual, raising questions about vehicle safety and driver responsibility. On May 7, 2025, Daphne Golladay filed a complaint in the Circuit Court of Cook County, Illinois, against General Motors Company (GM), Autolive Corporation, and Omar Cajero following a fatal car crash that claimed the life of her husband, Kenneth D. Golladay.
The case stems from an incident on September 14, 2024, when Daphne Golladay was driving southbound on E I-94 EXPY in South Holland, Illinois. Her vehicle was struck from behind by another car driven by Omar Cajero. The collision resulted in severe injuries to Daphne and the death of her husband Kenneth. At the heart of the lawsuit are allegations that GM and Autolive Corporation failed in their duty to ensure the safety of their vehicles' airbag systems. The complaint accuses these companies of strict liability for design and manufacturing defects as well as failure to warn consumers about potential airbag failures.
According to the complaint, "The Defendants designed, manufactured, and sold the Vehicle and its airbag system in a defective condition," which allegedly contributed to Kenneth's death because the airbags did not deploy during the crash. The lawsuit claims that this defect made the vehicle unreasonably dangerous for consumers like Kenneth Golladay. Furthermore, it asserts that both GM and Autolive knew or should have known about these defects but failed to provide adequate warnings or instructions.
Daphne Golladay is seeking damages exceeding $50,000 for each count brought against GM and Autolive Corporation under Illinois law provisions related to wrongful death and product liability. She argues that these companies had a duty of care towards her husband regarding critical safety features such as airbags but failed miserably.
In addition to suing GM and Autolive Corporation for product-related issues with their Cadillac CT6 model driven at the time of accident; Daphne also holds Omar Cajero accountable for negligence leading up until collision occurred due his alleged reckless driving behavior which included failing keep proper control over his vehicle among other things mentioned within court documents submitted by plaintiff’s legal team headed by Michael G Kelly from Law Offices Kelly & Bracey located Chicago IL USA
The family seeks justice not only through financial compensation but also hopes bring attention towards importance ensuring all vehicles equipped properly functioning safety mechanisms prevent similar tragedies happening future victims who may find themselves similar circumstances without fault own
This high-profile case will be presided over Judge Mariyana T Spyropoulos under Case ID number: 2025L006058 with jury trial demanded representing interests grieving family members including children left behind after loss beloved father husband whose untimely demise could potentially been avoided had necessary precautions taken beforehand protect those traveling roads everyday across nation worldwide alike