White v. Dixie Trucking Co, Inc. et al. (2005)

Recovery: $13,575,000.00

This case arose when a 1998 Geo Tracker hydroplaned and lost control on a rain slick interstate highway. The Geo Tracker came to rest sideways in the road facing the median. A tractor trailer failed to keep a proper lookout, slammed on his brakes, lost control and jackknifed the big rig. Another vehicle lost control while attempting to avoid the tractor trailer and t-boned the Tracker. The impact caused a six (6) year old child to be ejected from the vehicle. As a result of the collision, the child was rendered quadriplegic and ventilator dependent. The life care plan was valued at $42,000,000.00. The case also involved a products liability claim against child safety seat manufacturer. After almost three years of intense litigation, the case resolved following two failed mediations on the eve of trial. After this case, the manufacturer removed child safety seat issue from the market, and the truck company fired its driver.

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