$15.2M
Wrongful Death
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Case Details
Individual wrongful death verdict for Ruthie Fairchild, a 71-year-old woman killed in a multi-vehicle crash in Stockton, Illinois.
Additional Notes
Largest individual wrongful death verdict in Winnebago County's history. Part of a total $67 million verdict across three plaintiffs. Involved a multi-vehicle crash with a Freightliner tractor-trailer. Attorneys claimed semi-truck driver should have known about 'off tracking' and employer (Panera Bread) did not adequately train driver. Also alleged co-defendant driver was too close to centerline. Case No.: 18 L 000198. Attorneys Arthur G. Kielty and Arabella L. Gigliotti represented the estate.