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He describes himself as a trial lawyer, cowboy, hog hunter, and red fisherman.  And not always in that order.  But then Bruce Kaster is not your typical trial lawyer.  His niche practice of suing tire manufacturers over tread defects is an esoteric and technical field of law.  He’s folksy and full of funny stories, as you’ll soon hear – but dead serious when it comes to tire and auto safety.Some of his corporate opponents dismissed him as a country bumpkin from Ocala, but they did so at their own peril.  His tenacious consumer advocacy led to an enormous recall of millions of Firestone tires and convinced carmaker Ford to change its product.  He’s earned a national reputation including testimony before Congress, fighting for more open records.Bruce Kaster sat down with Florida Justice Association Radio host Harvey Bennett in July 2018 to share his incredible tale of corporate lies, deceit and cover-ups and how his optimism about the practice of law keeps him going.Show Notes: Bruce Kaster is with the Kaster