Defense Verdict- Eight-Day Trial - Rear End Collision - Plaintiff Requested $7,000,000

On April 2, 2025, after an eight-day trial arising out of a disputed-liability rear-end collision, the jury returned a full defense verdict—deliberating for only 13 minutes before siding with our 24-year-old client. Plaintiff characterized the accident as a simple rear-end accident, but we argued that the plaintiff cut into our client’s lane and suddenly and unexpectedly slammed on their brakes. The jury agreed. The plaintiff rejected the policy tender and asked the jury for $7 million in closing argument. The damages presentation included $1,100,000 in past medical expenses. Plaintiff underwent four surgeries including a cervical fusion, lumbar discectomy, bilateral rotator cuff repair, and right wrist repair. Plaintiff also presented a $340,000 life care plan. Mid-trial, we successfully excluded the plaintiff’s proposed rebuttal expert testimony on causation, further weakening their case. Our proposal for settlement in the amount of the policy limits entitled us to seek fees and costs, making the victory even more significant.