Cobb County, Georgia Truck Collision Settles, Amount Undisclosed

On November 16, 2018, a collision occurred on Canton Road in Cobb County, Georgia, involving an automobile operated by the plaintiff and a Freightliner truck operated by the defendants. The plaintiff alleged the defendants negligently operated their vehicle, violating federal and state motor vehicle laws. The plaintiff also claimed two of the defendants negligently supervised the truck's operation, were liable under respondeat superior, and negligently entrusted the vehicle. As a result, the plaintiff sought compensation for $41,930.76 in medical expenses, pain and suffering, and lost wages.

The defendants denied the allegations, asserting any damages resulted solely from the plaintiff's own negligence. They argued the plaintiff could have avoided the incident, that the plaintiff's negligence was equal to or greater than their own, and that the plaintiff had the last clear chance to prevent the collision or assumed the risk. The case ultimately concluded with a termination, likely through a settlement reached between the parties, though specific terms were not disclosed.