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Wrongful Death
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Case Details
A widow settled a wrongful death suit for $11.6 million after her 64-year-old husband died in a truck collision. The truck driver, who was recently promoted to a salaried office position, collided with the decedent's vehicle at highway speed. Allegations included the driver exceeding allowable hours of service and having untreated sleep apnea, suggesting he fell asleep at the wheel.
Additional Notes
Settlement reached shortly before scheduled depositions of the trucking company’s experts. The trucking company agreed to discontinue using salaried office workers to intermittently drive trucks and re-evaluate its driver health and physical qualifications program. Venue: Platte County Circuit Court. Date: Sept. 10, 2015. Judge: James Van Amburg. Plaintiff’s attorneys included Brennan P. Fagan of Fagan Emert & Davis.