Customer sued after mechanic dies while working on his car at Michigan dealership

Jeffrey Hawkins, — Jeffrey Hawkins, 42, died in the service department accident on March 13, 2020. (Oakland Circuit Court documents)

May 06, 2022 11:45 AM

A man in Michigan is being sued after a mechanic was killed in an accident while working on his vehicle.

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