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Wrongful Death
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Case Details
Three-member arbitration panel awarded $6 million to the families of two teens killed in a 2019 rollover accident on Route 181 due to MoDOT's failure to properly maintain the roadway and creating dangerous conditions. Zachary White, 17, and Jonah Smith, 16, were ejected from their vehicle.
Additional Notes
Awarded to the families of Zachary White and Jonah Smith. MoDOT was found 30% at fault. Statutory cap limited recovery to $459,893 per claim.