Monthly Archives: October 2021
Road Construction Company Blamed For Woman’s Death
A road construction company just lost a $75 million lawsuit filed by the surviving children of a local guidance counselor. $50 million of the award was for punitive damages alone. Punitive damages are awarded when a company’s conduct is so egregious that it made fatality or injury inevitable. In this case, that seems to… Read More »
Corporate Recklessness Lawsuit Filed Against FedEx
The estate of a pedestrian who was run over by a FedEx driver has filed a lawsuit against FedEx alleging corporate recklessness and other forms of negligence. According to the lawsuit, the victim was struck in the crosswalk even though she had the right of way. The driver then took one last turn driving… Read More »
Insurance Company Withholds Evidence, Loses $120M Verdict
A plaintiff recovered $120 million from a woman who was talking on her phone when an accident occurred. She broadsided his pickup causing it to flip over several times. The man suffered ruptured discs throughout his spine and required several surgeries. He is still rehabbing from his injuries. The insurer that represented the defendant… Read More »
$900 Million Verdict Entered Against “Ghost Company” That No Longer Exists
In August, a nearly $1 billion verdict was handed down against a trucking company here in Florida. The trucking company did not participate or show up for the trial. According to the records, the trucking company no longer exists making it unlikely that the plaintiffs will be able to collect their award. The lawsuit… Read More »
Tesla Sued After Autopilot Accident Kills One
Tesla is facing yet another lawsuit after a Model 3 collided with a pickup truck ending the life of a 15-year-old boy. The driver of the Tesla has also been sued. The autopilot was engaged when the accident occurred. The crash, which was caught on dashcam video, shows that the Model 3 was traveling… Read More »
