Why a Jeep Owner Is Being Sued for a Mechanic's Death During a Dealership Oil Change

The dealership IS being sued, but as already noted here, the shyster who works on commission, scratch that, I meant the plaintiff's attorney, is suing everyone. Jeep, the dealer, and the unsuspecting vehicle owner. Shake the tree and see which low-hanging fruits fall into his basket, and settle for a fat paycheck. That's what they ALL do.
The article says that the vehicle owner has already offered to settle for his $100K policy limit (which has been accepted of course) and the court has already ordered the dealership to indemnify the owner (i.e. pay the $100K).