$209M
Wrongful Death
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Case Details
Jury awarded $209 million to the family of Karl Schneider in a wrongful death case against Terra Energy. The verdict included $103.6 million in compensatory damages and $105.6 million in punitive damages. Client: Laura Schneider, widow of Karl Schneider (age 38). Cause of Death: Hantavirus contracted at worksite in Colorado. Key Findings: Company failed to provide hantavirus training, Onsite housing infested with deer mice, Specific hantavirus strain traced to Western Colorado.
Additional Notes
Trial Duration: Nearly two weeks. Attorney’s Fees and Expenses: $31,630,206.34