$1.6M
Wrongful Death
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Case Details
Obtained a jury verdict for the defense for a motor carrier in a wrongful death case where a truck driver received fatal injuries when a load of plastic pipe fell from his flatbed trailer. The jury found the motor carrier not at fault, assigning fault to the shipper, banding distributor, and decedent. Plaintiffs had demanded $2,250,000 from the motor carrier.
Additional Notes
Case: Shipman v. Landstar Ranger, Inc., et al. Jury awarded $1,575,000 to plaintiffs, but found the motor carrier client not negligent. Shipper 57.5% at fault, banding distributor 23.75% at fault, decedent 18.75% at fault.