Case Result

$20.7M

Wrongful Death

2022
Trial Verdict
Mobile, AL

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Case Details

Verdict for the families of two teens, Taylor Nixon (19) and Robert Underfinger (18), killed in a motor vehicle accident. The driver suffered extreme fatigue while working for 'Country Rap King' Mikel Knight's Maverick Dirt Road Street Team. The jury found Knight grossly negligent in hiring, training, supervision, and entrustment practices.

Additional Notes

Nashville jury verdict obtained by Attorney Joey Morris along with co-counsel Tracy Cary and Will Hicky. Verdict included $15,000,000 in punitive damages.