$2.4M
Auto Accident
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Case Details
Settlement for a driver and passenger of a SUV that was hit head on by the driver of a company pickup truck who was not working and on a personal errand to the grocery store at the time of the accident. The driver at fault only had a $15,000.00 insurance policy. A case was pursued against the employer for negligent hiring, supervision and entrustment of the work truck.
Additional Notes
Settled before trial. The media mention details this as two separate settlements of $2,175,000 and $225,000 for the driver and passenger respectively. Driver suffered multiple fractures, passenger suffered bruising, abrasions, lacerations, and emotional injuries. Defendant had blood alcohol level of .15 with opiates and barbiturates. Negligent hiring, supervision, and entrustment against defendant's company.