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Doe, 55, was working on a highway construction project. After the workday had ended, the driver of a commercial pickup truck allegedly backed up several hundred feet in the work zone without visibility and ran over Doe, who was performing a task. Doe suffered fractures to his leg, ankle, ribs, and spine, which necessitated a long hospitalization. He now suffers from posttraumatic stress disorder and is unable to return to work. His past medical expenses totaled $259,000.

Doe claimed an undisclosed employer was liable for the injuries caused by the at-fault pickup truck driver. The defense argued that Doe’s claim was barred by his contributory negligence.

The parties settled for $600,000 before suit was filed.

Citation: Doe v. Roe, settled before filing, June 17, 2021.

Claimant counsel: AAJ members John M. Cooper and Charles B. Lustig, both of Norfolk, Va.; and Judd Mendelson, Suffolk, Va.