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Jury Orders Wabash National to Pay $462 Million After Fatal Trailer Incident, Company Contests Verdict

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St. Louis, MO — Wabash National Corp. is reassessing its legal avenues following a substantial $462 million verdict from a St. Louis jury related to a catastrophic 2019 traffic accident that resulted in the deaths of two individuals. The legal proceedings have centered on the performance of a trailer’s safety equipment manufactured by Wabash. During the traumatic incident, a Volkswagen CC, operated by 30-year-old Taron Tailor with 23-year-old Nicholas Perkins as a passenger, collided into the back of a Wabash-manufactured trailer. According to John Simon, an attorney with the Simon Law Firm based in St. … Read more

Chester County Jury Grants $29 Million to Cyclist Injured in Collision with Company Truck

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WEST CHESTER, Pa. — A Chester County jury awarded $29 million in damages to a bicyclist who sustained severe injuries after colliding with a plumbing company truck, marking a significant precedent in local court awards. The conclusion comes after a weeklong deliberation at the Chester County Common Pleas Court. The incident, which resulted in debilitating injuries for the bicyclist, captures a pivotal moment in legal debates surrounding road safety and corporate responsibility. As the case unfolded, it highlighted critical concerns about vehicle and bicycle coexistence on urban roads. Legal experts suggest that the hefty sum … Read more

Chester County Jury Awards $29 Million to Injured Cyclist in Landmark Case Against Plumbing Company

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West Chester, PA — In a decision that resonates well beyond the local community, a Chester County court jury awarded $29 million in damages to a bicyclist seriously injured in a collision with a plumbing company truck. After a weeklong trial in Judge Sarah Black’s courtroom, the substantial sum marks a notable verdict, especially given the county’s history of often favoring defendants in civil lawsuits. The injured party, Heath Wilson, will receive more than $12 million for medical expenses and loss of income, plus about $16 million in punitive damages for enduring pain and suffering. … Read more

Baker Mayfield Files $12 Million Lawsuit Against Father’s Company Over Contract Dispute

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Cleveland, Ohio — In a striking legal move, Baker Mayfield, the well-known NFL quarterback, has filed a lawsuit demanding $12 million in damages from his father’s business, citing a serious breach of contract. The case, which has caught the attention of both sports and business communities, underscores the complexities that can arise when family and professional roles intersect. Mayfield, a prominent figure in the sports world, claims that the contract in question promised certain payments that have not been fulfilled. Filed in a federal court on Wednesday, the suit alleges that his father’s company, which … Read more