Bobby Knight, as Personal Representative of the Estate of Vashawn L. Brinson vs. Richard D. King & Landstar Ranger, Inc.

Outcome: Results: Verdict $2,007,500.00, January 28, 2010

Description: Facts: On March 28, 2007 at 6 am, Vashawn L. Brinson, a 30 year old male, was struck by a tractor trailer shortly after his car had become disabled and was parked in the emergency lane on the side of Interstate 75 in Sarasota, Florida. The car was not struck by the tractor trailer. There was extensive damage to the front left portion of the tractor. For Each Plaintiff: $1,000,000 for Jeremiah Brinson, age 6. $1,000,000 for Amber Brinson, age 5. $7,500 Funeral expenses. Plaintiff’s allegations of liability: Defendant was speeding, failed to move over into the inside left hand lane, failed to apply the brakes to slow down, and failed to keep a proper lookout to avoid the collision. Damages or injuries incurred:Mental pain and suffering of two surviving minor children. Defendant’s counter-allegations or defenses: Comparative negligence of pedestrian/decedent in allegedly crossing the interstate. Plaintiff’s and defendant’s primary experts: Frank A. Fore, Professional Mechanical Engineer/Accident Reconstruction, Jupiter, FL. Paul Paxton, Professional Truck Driving, Pensacola, FL