$3.1M
Wrongful Death, Motor Vehicle Accident
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Case Details
Wrongful death suit for an infant born prematurely and died at one month due to injuries sustained by the mother in a car accident caused by a driver failing to yield. Mother was seven months pregnant and struck in the stomach, leading to placental abruption and oxygen deprivation for the baby.
Additional Notes
Jury awarded $2,000,000 for wrongful death, $1,000,000 for Erica McKeel's personal injury and emotional pain, and $83,000 for the father’s loss of consortium. Negligent entrustment claim against driver's brother dismissed, but claim against Limelight Bar & Grill (driver's employer) proceeded.