Other Settlements: 468 Cases Analyzed

A company that made highway guard rail end terminals was accused of violating the False Claims Act. The accuser claimed the company secretly modified the design, which led to vehicles impaling the guard rails and causing severe injuries. The company denied these allegations. A jury found in favor of the accuser and awarded damages, which were then trebled and increased by penalties, totaling over $663 million. However, an appeals court later overturned this judgment, stating the government had not declared the design unsafe.

One driver was operating an 18-wheeler. The case involved a collision.

A vehicle's transmission was negligently designed. The truck suddenly slipped from park into reverse, causing the vehicle to move backward and strike a person.

A delivery truck struck a man who was standing in a loading dock. The case involved claims of motor vehicle negligence and vicarious liability.

One driver was involved in a rear-end collision. The case involved expert testimony regarding economics, damages, and vocational evaluation. The injured person also received testimony from medical experts specializing in physical medicine and rehabilitation, and orthopedic spinal surgery.

One driver rear-ended another vehicle. The case involved uninsured/underinsured motorist coverage. The jury awarded damages to the plaintiff.

One driver's vehicle rolled over after a tire tread separated. The plaintiff alleged the rental company failed to replace worn tires or warn about prior tire issues. The jury found in favor of the plaintiff.

One driver was involved in a motor vehicle accident. The case resulted in a verdict for the plaintiff.