The 70-year-old has filed suit in a New York court against the maker of Jeep, Fiat Chrysler, which has been part of Stellantis since 2021. The conglomerate, which is headquartered in Hoofddorp, said it would vigorously defend itself against the charges.
Weinstein says he tried to avoid a collision with a deer on August 17, 2019. The vehicle would then not have braked correctly, and the car overturned. Weinstein suffered serious injuries with permanent consequences, he said.