General Motors and Ford argue that 27.5 would force them to shift production to foreign plants where it wouldn't be counted against the domestic ceiling.

Ford and the union have been arguing over how much the overall hourly labor cost should rise.

During the three-week trial, Ford argued that the force of the accident, not the seat belt's design, caused the injury.

Ford argued patients are the ones who need protection from nurses.

Such an approach is not only humane and constructive, Ford argues, it is also cost-effective.

"Probably nobody would recognize me under these circumstances," Ford argued.

Ford argued that he was competent and wanted to plead guilty.

Ford argued that 3294 required an "evil motive," or an intent to injure the person harmed.

Ford also argued that the amount awarded in punitive damages was excessive.

Significantly, Ford did not argue about the excessiveness of the compensatory damages.