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I'm torn. On the one hand, 70 is excessive (though not at all impossible given that speed lmits are 65 in some areas, and I know I routinely go well over that speed limit...come to a sudden stop on the highway for whatever reason, the person in front of me, and myself, are screwed), and the driver doing 70 is at fault. But the seats show a history of failure (though the article doesn't say if it's only at high speed crashes or if it happens at lower "reasonable" speeds), and DC should be responsible for not fixing their mistakes.
At this point, beceause not all the facts are known, I'm going to say I need more information, but I do think the fine was excesive. The judgment should pay for medical expenses, lost wages, and "pain and suffering"...no way can all that lead to $105 million. $1million would suffice, maybe $2million to give some room for taxes and fees.
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