MICHELIN controversies
Controversies tied to this brand in public sources. A listing is not a finding of fault.
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2021
South Carolina jury rules in Michelin's favor in tire liability case
Ruling
A South Carolina jury ruled in favor of Michelin North America in a product liability case involving a 2017 motorcycle accident. The plaintiffs alleged that the tire was defectively manufactured. Michelin said the evidence showed severe under-inflation and improper maintenance, not a manufacturing defect.
Company response
Denial — Michelin
the evidence presented throughout the eight-day trial showed that the accident resulted from severe under-inflation and improper maintenance of the Michelin tire, not a manufacturing defect.
Source excerpt
Plaintiffs alleged that the motorcycle tire was defectively manufactured.
the evidence presented throughout the eight-day trial showed that the accident resulted from severe under-inflation and improper maintenance of the Michelin tire, not a manufacturing defect.
A South Carolina jury has ruled unanimously in favor of Michelin North America, Inc., in a high-profile product liability case involving a 2017 motorcycle accident.
2019
Marc Veyrat sues Michelin over restaurant demotion
Lawsuit filed
Chef Marc Veyrat sued Michelin, claiming that his restaurant was demoted at least in part because an inspector falsely identified cheddar in a soufflé. His case sought documents clarifying the reasons for the judgment.
Chef Marc Veyrat is suing Michelin, claiming that his restaurant was demoted at least in part because an inspector falsely identified cheddar in a soufflé. His case seeks documents clarifying the reasons for the judgment.
Stated objective. Clarify the exact reasons behind Michelin’s judgment.
Company response
Clarification — Michelin
We will carefully study his demands and respond calmly
Source excerpt
His case requests that Michelin not only prove an inspector dined at his restaurant. More, Veyrat’s lawyer Emmanuel Ravanas is asking the court to force Michelin to hand over documents “to clarify the exact reasons” behind its judgement.
Veyrat is now claiming to have been dishonoured and that his restaurant was demoted — at least in part — because of what he says is a false accusation of there being English cheddar in a soufflé
Now, the outspoken chef is suing the French tyre company and awards body.
2005
2005 United States Grand Prix tire crisis
Safety concerns prevented Michelin-supplied Formula One teams from competing at Indianapolis. The incident led to strong criticism, compensation for ticket holders, and intensified disputes with the sport’s governing body.
1920
Vietnam plantation labor conditions
Michelin’s rubber plantations in Vietnam during the interwar period were associated with harsh labor conditions and the Phú Riềng Đỏ labor movement. The episode forms part of the company’s colonial-era labor history.