$3.7M
Construction Accident
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Case Details
Plaintiff was working at his job as a mining supervisor when he was severely injured due to the faulty construction of a water tower that had been recently moved from a prior location. As part of the plaintiff’s job, he was required to climb up a 65-foot water tower to make sure that it was being filled with water properly. However, due to the faulty construction of the tower, it collapsed while he was at the top, causing the plaintiff to fall to the ground and have debris come crashing down over him. It was determined that the construction company who had moved the water tower from its former location to the site of the incident had failed to consult structural engineers, failed to erect the tower properly and raised the water tower six feet without adding sufficient support to account for the added height. As a result of this negligence, the plaintiff was disabled and suffered permanent injuries, including brain damage. Plaintiff’s wife also joined in the suit for her loss of consortium.
Additional Notes
The trial resulted in a verdict of $3,700,000 against the construction company in compensatory damages to the plaintiff and his wife. The case was subsequently settled after trial for a confidential amount substantially less than the verdict.