Case Result

$20.8M

Drunk Driving Accident

2024
Trial Verdict
Columbus, OH

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Case Details

Verdict for catastrophic injuries that tragically resulted in quadriplegia due to a drunk driving accident, holding both the driver and the bar serving alcohol accountable.

Additional Notes

For Ellie Handa, a 17-year-old left paralyzed after a drunk driving crash caused by Lucas Nelson in 2021. Both parties were underage and had been served alcohol at Big Bar. The jury found Nelson 65% at fault, Big Bar 25%, and Ellie 10%. Big Bar agreed to an out-of-court settlement, and the jury ultimately found Nelson and the bar responsible for the crash.

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