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Jury Delivers $42 Million Verdict to Man Who Lost Leg in Collision with Garbage Truck

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Columbus, Ohio — A Columbus jury has awarded a substantial $42 million verdict to a man who lost his leg following a devastating collision with a garbage truck, spotlighting issues of road safety and municipal vehicle responsibility. The plaintiff, whose name remains undisclosed, sustained life-altering injuries in the incident, which has now culminated in one of the most significant personal injury settlements in the region’s recent history. This case brings to the fore not only the personal plight of the injured but also broader concerns about vehicle safety and liability. Legal experts suggest that this … Read more

$42 Million Verdict for Man Who Lost Leg in Garbage Truck Collision in Columbus

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Columbus, Ga. — A Columbus jury has awarded $42 million in damages to a Georgia man whose leg was amputated following a catastrophic collision with a garbage truck. This verdict comes after a prolonged legal battle centered on the devastating 2018 accident that significantly altered the plaintiff’s life. The incident occurred when the man, a construction worker, collided with a garbage truck that was reportedly executing a U-turn on a local street. The resulting injuries were so severe that they led to the amputation of his leg, a life-altering outcome for the worker who previously … Read more

$34.7 Million Awarded to Truck Driver in Walmart Defamation Case

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San Bernardino, California — In a landmark decision, a jury in Southern California has ruled that Walmart must pay $34.7 million to a former truck driver who the retail giant accused of violating company policy after he was injured on the job. The worker, Jesus Fonesca, received more than $9.7 million in compensatory damages and an additional $25 million in punitive damages. The case stemmed from a 2017 incident where Fonesca sustained injuries from a vehicle accident while on duty, leading to strict medical limitations on his physical activities at work. He was prohibited from … Read more

Georgia Court of Appeals Overturns $1.7 Billion Verdict Against Ford, Orders New Trial in Fatal Truck Rollover Case

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Atlanta, GA — A staggering $1.7 billion verdict against Ford Motor Co. has been overturned by the Georgia Court of Appeals, prompting a new trial in the tragic case involving a fatal rollover of a “Super Duty” truck that killed a Georgia couple. This decision nullifies what had been the largest jury award in the state’s history. The appellate judges found that a Gwinnett County judge had inappropriately sanctioned Ford during the initial trial, thereby crippling Ford’s ability to defend itself in a subsequent 2022 trial. This earlier trial had concluded with a jury blaming … Read more