Trailer

$462 Million Verdict Challenges Trailer Safety Standards in Wake of Fatal Crash

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St. Louis, MO — A recent court decision in St. Louis underscores a growing trend of sizable legal settlements in the trucking industry, which may force a reevaluation of safety standards that have long been considered adequate. A St. Louis jury awarded a striking $462 million in damages against Wabash National for their failure to install more effective rear impact guards on their trailers. The award included $450 million in punitive damages, spotlighting the severe legal and financial repercussions of not adhering to progressive safety upgrades. This verdict arrives amidst a backdrop of heated debates … Read more

Wabash National Faces $462 Million Verdict in Landmark Trailer Equipment Lawsuit

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Lafayette, Ind. — In a remarkable legal decision, Wabash National Corporation, a renowned manufacturer of semi-trailers and liquid transportation systems, has been ordered to pay a staggering $462 million in damages. This verdict comes as the conclusion to a contentious lawsuit over allegations of patent infringement related to trailer equipment technology. The lawsuit centered on accusations from Wabash National’s competitor, Vanguard National Trailer Corp., which claimed that Wabash had unlawfully copied its patented trailer technology. Vanguard, which prides itself on technological innovations in trailer manufacturing, argued that Wabash’s infringement was both willful and extensive. The … Read more