Trucking

Jury Delivers Massive $462 Million Verdict in High-Stakes Wabash Trucking Lawsuit

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In a landmark decision in Indianapolis, a jury has awarded a staggering $462 million in damages to the family of a man killed in a trucking accident involving Wabash National Corporation. This verdict marks one of the largest in a series of legal battles focusing on road safety and corporate responsibility. The lawsuit stemmed from a tragic incident that occurred two years ago when a trailer detached from a Wabash-manufactured semi-truck, leading to a catastrophic multi-vehicle accident. The decedent, John Doe (a pseudonym used for privacy), was pronounced dead at the scene. His family filed … Read more

Anamosa Family Wins $35 Million in Landmark Verdict Against Trucking Firm

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CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa — A jury in Iowa has awarded $35 million to a family from Anamosa following a fatal traffic accident involving a local trucking company, cast a spotlight on vehicle safety and corporate responsibility. The court ruled that CRST International, a Cedar Rapids-based trucking firm, was negligent in the 2016 crash that claimed the life of a 65-year-old man. The family of the deceased brought the suit, seeking damages for the loss of their loved one and the jury’s verdict underscored the tragic consequences of the accident. CRST International, known for its extensive … Read more

Major Reduction in Injury Compensation: Cedar Rapids Teen’s Settlement Cut to $26.1M, Trucking Company Seeks New Trial

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Cedar Rapids, Iowa – In a recent decision that captured statewide attention, Linn County District Judge Justin Lightfoot revised a jury’s compensation award from over $35.7 million to $26.1 million. The award pertains to a lawsuit filed after a severe 2020 car crash in Anamosa that left a teenager gravely injured. The decision follows the discovery that the victim shared partial responsibility for the accident. On March 19, 2020, amidst heavy fog, Margaret McQuillen, then 18, suffered devastating injuries when she collided with a Freightliner semitractor-trailer. The truck, owned by Westside Transport and operated by … Read more

Trucking Giant Pride Group Seeks Bankruptcy Protection as $100 Million Lawsuit Looms

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Mississauga, Ontario – Pride Group, one of Canada’s largest trucking carriers, has filed for bankruptcy protection following a lawsuit from lender Mitsubishi HC Capital America. The lawsuit seeks $100 million. Pride Group submitted the creditor protection filing on Thursday, invoking the Companies’ Creditors Arrangement Act (CCAA) in Canada. Under the CCAA, the company receives a stay of proceedings for at least 10 days. In a news release, Pride Group stated that the CCAA proceedings and seeking recognition under Chapter 15 cases would enable them to continue operations, stabilize their business, establish governance controls and monitoring, … Read more