Texas Jury Awards $250,509 After Auction Vehicle Strike
A person was injured when struck by a speeding vehicle while walking at an auto auction. The person's foot was pinned under the car, causing a broken foot and other injuries. The injured person sued the auction company and others, alleging negligence in failing to provide a safe environment and warn of unsafe conditions. The defense argued the injured person's own negligence contributed to the incident. A jury found in favor of the injured person.
Case Information Updated: October 2025
Case Outcome
- Outcome
- Verdict-Plaintiff
- Amount
- $251,278
- County
- Harris County, TX
- Resolved
- 2023
Injury & Accident Details
- Injury Type
- Leg / Foot Injury
- Accident Type
- Pedestrian
- Case Type
- Motor Vehicle Negligence
Settlement Context
This verdict-plaintiff of $251,278 is near the median of $335,000 for leg / foot injury cases resolved by verdict-plaintiff. The typical range is $233,863 to $1,950,000, based on 16 cases in our database.
Case Overview
In November 2014, an individual serving as an auto dealer and invitee at Manheim Texas Auction in Texas was struck by a vehicle. The plaintiff was walking through bid lanes when an auction employee, who later admitted to being distracted, hit the individual with a speeding car. The incident knocked the plaintiff to the ground, pinning a foot under the front passenger side tire and causing a broken foot along with other injuries.
The plaintiff filed a complaint in November 2016 against Manheim Remarketing, Inc. d/b/a Manheim Texas Hobby, Manheim Texas Auction Services, LLC, and Pacesetter Personnel Services Inc. The lawsuit alleged the defendants failed to identify and remove a reckless driver, implement proper safety procedures, warn of unsafe conditions, and provide a safe environment for invitees. The plaintiff sought damages for past and future medical care, pain and suffering, mental anguish, physical impairment, lost earnings, loss of consortium, disfigurement, medical monitoring, and exemplary damages.
The defendants responded with general denials and presented several defenses. These included claims that the plaintiff's own negligence was a proximate cause of the injuries and that recovery of medical expenses and interest should be limited under Texas law. Additional defenses cited included failure to mitigate damages, sole cause by a third party, sudden emergency, unavoidable accident, and pre-existing injuries.
The case proceeded to a jury trial, which concluded on October 24, 2023, with a verdict in favor of the plaintiff. The jury awarded a total of $250,509.26 in damages, along with $769.00 for attorneys' fees and costs, against Manheim Texas Auction Services LLC, Manheim Remarketing Inc. d/b/a Manheim Texas Hobby, and Pacesetter Personnel Services Inc. The case was subsequently terminated following the jury verdict.
Understanding This Case
- This case went to trial and resulted in a jury verdict. Verdicts can yield higher awards but carry the risk of receiving nothing if the jury rules against the plaintiff.
- This case was resolved in Harris County, Texas. Local jury tendencies, judge assignments, and regional economic conditions all influence case outcomes in this jurisdiction.
- Resolved in 2023, this case reflects the legal and economic conditions of that period, including medical costs, insurance practices, and jury award trends at the time.
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