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>        I'm real interested in hearing you expand on what a "good" lawyer
>        can do in this instance? Sue the engine rebuilder? Sue the installer?
>        Sue VW? Sue the oil company whose fuel burned when exposed to flame
>        or hot exhaust parts?
>

Yes, in this state (Ala) (maybe not his) you could do all of the above and
probably have pretty good results financially.  We haven't been able to pass
"tort reform" as yet.