Books like Cape May Court House by Lawrence Schiller

In Cape May Court House, New Jersey, Eric Thomas, a respected young physician, sues Ford Motor Co. after the tragic death of his pregnant wife, Tracy. Although the accident was minor, forensic findings implicate the vehicle's air‑bag in causing Tracy’s suffocation, supporting Thomas’s wrongful‑death claim. But the case takes a turn when Ford counters that Tracy was actually strangled, turning a product‑liability suit into a broader homicide investigation. The book follows the legal and investigative proceedings, detailing forensic evidence, trial strategies, and the evolving narrative surrounding prenatal death, vehicle safety, and potential wrongful execution. Lawrence Schiller pieces together the evidence and courtroom drama, offering readers insight into the complexities of civil liability, criminal procedure, and the personal impact of a family’s loss.

First publish date: 2002