Texas Jury Awards $89,687,994 in 18-Wheeler Negligence
One driver was operating an 18-wheeler. The case involved a collision.
Case Information Updated: October 2025
Case Outcome
- Outcome
- Settlement
- Amount
- $89,687,994
- County
- Harris County, TX
- Resolved
- 2018
Injury & Accident Details
- Injury Type
- Other
- Accident Type
- Truck/Commercial
- Case Type
- Motor Vehicle Accident
Settlement Context
This settlement of $89,687,994 is above the median of $11,429 for other cases resolved by settlement. The typical range is $4,710 to $30,000, based on 82 cases in our database.
Case Overview
A lawsuit was filed alleging the negligent operation of an 18-wheeler. The plaintiff sought damages related to the incident.
Few details about the specific circumstances of the incident or the detailed arguments presented by each side were available in the record. The case concluded with an award of $89,687,994 to the plaintiff.
Understanding This Case
- This case was resolved through a settlement, avoiding the uncertainty and expense of a trial. Settlements typically resolve faster and provide guaranteed compensation.
- 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 2018, 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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