L-R: Chris Breault of Attorney Chris Breault, Christopher B. Newbern of the Newbern Law Firm, and Shevon S. Thomas II of Thomas Law Practice. Courtesy photosMuscogee Co. Jury Returns $42M Verdict Against Garbage Company After Collision Results in Amputation
A Muscogee County Superior Court jury returned a $42 million verdict against a garbage company that disputed liability after colliding with a motorcyclist in 2021.
December 09, 2024 at 06:06 PM
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What You Need to Know
- A Muscogee County Superior Court jury returns $42 million verdict against garbage company following collision with motorcyclist in 2021.
- Plaintiffs attorneys Chris Breault, Chris Newbern and Shevon S. Thomas II collaborated to secure the eight-figure verdict for plaintiff Jonathan Wright.
- Swift, Currie, McGhee & Heirs litigators defended GFL Environmental Services and Roberto Aron.
A Muscogee County Superior Court jury returned a $42 million verdict against a garbage company that disputed liability following a collision with a motorcyclist in 2021.
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