13th HIGHEST VERDICTS IN 2016

Vehicle passenger struck, killed in collision with truck

No conscious pain, suffering asserted
$4.7 million

Defendant driver was driving a vehicle owned by defendant trucking company and defendant corporation. The vehicle plowed into a vehicle owned by defendant trucking company and defendant corporation. The vehicle plowed into a vehicle in which plaintiff’s decedent was a backseat passenger. Plaintiff’s decedent was fatally injured with no conscious pain and suffering.

The matter settled for $4.7 million.

Louis G. Corey, counsel for plaintiff, provided case information.

• Type of action: Third-party auto/trucking accident
• Injuries alleged: Death of 38-year-old husband/father of three
• Name of case: Confidential
• Court/Case no./Date: Confidential; confidential; June 3, 2016
• Name of mediator: Amy P. Hathaway
• Settlement amount: $4.7 million
• Attorney for plaintiff: Louis G. Corey

This story originally appeared in the Michigan Lawyers Weekly on October 10, 2016.