Case Result

$54M

Truck Accident

2019
Trial Verdict
Brownsville, TX

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Case Details

An Illinois Appellate Court upheld a $54 million verdict ($19.2M compensatory, $35M punitive) against a trucking company (Universal Am-Cam, Universal Truckload) and its driver (David Lee Johnson) for negligence and negligent hiring after a multi-vehicle accident caused by a wrong-way driver.

Additional Notes

Appellate court upheld a jury verdict for a multi-vehicle truck accident caused by a negligent driver and negligent hiring.