Porsche have hit back at a lawsuit claiming negligence and poor design caused the 2013 crash that killed Paul Walker , saying the sole cause of the accident was the dangerous driving of the man behind the wheel , Roger Rodas . The luxury car-maker is demanding the lawsuit , which was filed by Kristine Rodas - the widow of Roger Rodas - be thrown out of court . Mrs Rodas filed the suit last year , claiming the $ 500,000 red 2005 Porsche Carrera GT her husband was driving , along with Walker as passenger , had a faulty suspension . She claimed Rodas tried to keep the car on the road , but could not regain control . She also claimed that a 'properly functioning crash cage ' would have prevented the deaths . Scroll down for video . Lawsuit : The widow of Roger Rodas , who died alongside Paul Walker in a car crash in November 2013 , is suing Porsche , claiming negligence and poor design caused the crash . Porsche have now hit back , saying the crash was caused solely by Rodas . The car crashed into a concrete lamppost and two trees in Valencia , California , on November 30 , 2013 , killing both Rodas and Walker . Mrs Rodas also blames Porsche for the car exploding on impact , claiming the vehicle lacked a proper 'crash cage ' and a 'racing fuel cell . ' Furthermore , she accused Porsche of ignoring multiple fatal crashes that occurred in the model and never took steps to warn their customers . She filed the federal lawsuit for damages due to their actions . However , on March 30 , Porsche fired back at the Rodas lawsuit , claiming they are not at fault for her husbands death , and it was solely the result of his own actions while driving their car . The car company denies all allegations the car model had defects or that they were aware of them . 'Close to a race car ' : Roger was driving a Porsche Carrera CT when he crashed into a light pole , killing himself and Paul when the vehicle burst into flames . They are seen here in the car moments before their death . Crash : The Porsche crashed into a concrete lamppost and two trees in Valencia , California , on November 30 , 2013 , killing both Rodas and Walker . Porsche is demanding the lawsuit be dismissed and Rodas be awarded not a dime from her legal battle . They state that 'Roger Rodas death , and all other injuries or damages claimed , were the result of Roger Rodas ' own comparative fault ' . They also say Rodas knowingly and voluntarily assumed all risk , perils and danger in respect to the operation of the Porsche Carrera GT , and that 'he choose to conduct himself in a manner so as to expose himself to the dangers while operating the vehicle ' . The company also says the car was altered following the original sale , and that the alterations contributed to the deadly crash . Tribute : Walker with friend and co-star Vin Diesel at the May 2013 premiere of Fast & Furious 6 . A tribute will be paid to Walker in Furious 7 , the newest installment in the franchise and his final film , out this week . They also accuse Rodas of misusing and/or improperly maintaining the car . When Kristine Rodas filed the lawsuit last year , TMZ reported she claimed the fuel cell prevents fuel from igniting upon impact and is a feature often found in race cars . Kristine claims that Porsche did not warn customers of multiple fatal crashes that have happened in the Carrera GT . She quotes them as saying the model is 'as close to a racecar as we will ever get ' . Kristine . is suing Porsche for negligence , wrongful death and product liability , . TMZ reported , adding that she has hired Hollywood lawyer Mark Geragos . Final film : Walker , seen here in a scene from Furious 7 , which is released this week , died mid-way during filming of the movie . His brothers , Caleb and Cody Walker were used as stand-ins to complete his remaining scenes . Pictured : New Furious 7 clip shows Paul Walker inspecting a red sports car that looks similar to the Porsche he was a passenger in , in fatal 2013 crash .
Porsche claims the November 911 crash was caused by the driver , Roger Rodas , 38 , and not their vehicle . In a lawsuit filed last year , Rodas ' widow , Kristine Rodas , claims the auto Carrera GT had a faulty suspension that caused the crash . Porsche are demanding the lawsuit be thrown out of court . Porsche ' choose to conduct himself in a manner so as to expose himself to the dangers while operating the 911 ' , Porsche claimed on March 30 . Mrs Rodas is suing Porsche for negligence , wrongful death and product liability .