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Car Accident
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Case Details
Jury verdict for a car accident victim (Ms. Smith) who suffered catastrophic injuries, including leg amputation, after being hit by a stolen Avis vehicle driven by an Avis employee. Avis was held liable for negligent hiring.
Additional Notes
Ms. Smith’s injuries required five surgical procedures, one of which included amputation of her left leg above the knee, and 32 days of hospital care. The case is Smith v. Avis Rent A Car System, LLC, et al., No. 14-C-00798-S4. Avis was held liable for a whopping $31.5 million dollars in the case brought by Smith.