Bobby Knight, as Personal Representative of the Estate of Vashawn L. Brinson vs. Richard D. King & Landstar Ranger, Inc.
Jan 28, 2010OUTCOME: Results: Verdict $2,007,500.00, January 28, 2010
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 I ... nterstate 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
