$5.3M
Auto Defect Litigation
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Case Details
Passenger suffered life-threatening injuries and permanent brain damage due to vehicle's high center of gravity causing rollover. Litigation against auto manufacturer resulted in a settlement.
Additional Notes
Matthew received $4,750,000, his brother received $250,000 for emotional distress, and another passenger received $250,000. Total recovery $5,250,000. Firm expended $375,000 in costs. Driver was convicted of felony DUI. Settlement was the largest pretrial settlement in the history of auto defect litigation.