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MoDOT Director Denies Claim Unborn Baby Killed in Work Zone Crash Was State Employee

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JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – The director of the Missouri Department of Transportation (MoDOT) has recently faced backlash after his testimony regarding a fatal work zone crash in St. Louis County. The incident, which occurred several years ago, tragically claimed the lives of a pregnant highway worker and her unborn child. In court, MoDOT lawyers alleged that the unborn baby was a state employee, a claim that has been strongly denied by MoDOT’s director, Patrick McKenna. During a hearing with lawmakers, Rep. Jim Murphy expressed his concerns about the case, stating, “You had a worker who … Read more

Insurance Company’s Refusal to Settle Leads to $113 Million Jury Verdict in Construction Zone Injury Case

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Atlanta, Georgia – A construction zone injury collision from 2016 has resulted in a $113 million jury verdict after an insurance company refused to settle the complaint for policy limits. The verdict, awarded by Fulton County State Court jurors in three phases, includes more than 40% for attorney fees due to bad faith and frivolous defenses. However, the plaintiff’s counsel expects another judgment against the estate of the late Nationwide Affinity Insurance Company of America client as additional attorney fees are pursued. The collision occurred when defendant Ashley Claxton’s vehicle veered into a construction zone … Read more