Case Result

$10

Personal Injury, Catastrophic Injury

1986
Trial Verdict
Fort Lauderdale, FL

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Case Details

David Ashcroft, a 20-year-old apprentice jockey, suffered catastrophic injuries when his horse veered across the racecourse toward a negligently placed exit gap, causing him to fall and be run over by another horse, rendering him a quadriplegic. A $10 million jury verdict was reinstated by The Supreme Court of Florida after being reversed on appeal.

Additional Notes

Jury verdict for a quadriplegic jockey due to negligently designed and maintained racetrack. Verdict was initially reversed by Third District Court of Appeal but reinstated by The Supreme Court of Florida.

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