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Judith Anderson individually and as representative of the Estate of William Dennis Anderson v. Thomas Bradley, Schneider National Inc. and Schneider National Bulk Carriers Inc.

Date: 04-16-2005

Case Number: Unknown4/16/2005

Judge: Unknown

Court: Circuit Court, Blount County, Alabama

Plaintiff's Attorney:

Defendant's Attorney:

Jay H. Clark of Wallace, Jordan, Ratliff & Brandt, L.L.C., Birmingham, Alabama

Description:

Judith Anderson, individually and as representative of the Estate of William Dennis Anderson, sued Thomas Bradley, Schneider National Inc. and Schneider National Bulk Carriers Inc. claiming that the defendants' negligence caused the wrongful death of William, age 51. Mrs. Anderson's husband was killed in 2003 when his car was hit by a Schneider National semi-tractor trailer rig when Bradley fainted. Plaintiff claimed that Schneider knew that Bradley had health problems that made it unsafe for him to drive a vehicle.

The defendants admitted liability for the accident resulting death.

Outcome:

Plaintiff's verdict for $12.5 million.

Plaintiff's Experts:

Unknown

Defendant's Experts:

Unknown

Comments:

Editor's Note: It is not uncommon for defendants in automobile accidents to admit liability and try the case on damages only where it is clear that the defendant is liable for whatever harm was caused by the defendant. This is done in an effort to minimize the introduction of evidence about the negligent acts, errors and/or omissions on the part of the negligent driver and, in this case, the employer.

About This Case

What was the outcome of Judith Anderson individually and as representative of the...?

The outcome was: Plaintiff's verdict for $12.5 million.

Which court heard Judith Anderson individually and as representative of the...?

This case was heard in Circuit Court, Blount County, Alabama, AL. The presiding judge was Unknown.

Who were the attorneys in Judith Anderson individually and as representative of the...?

Plaintiff's attorney: . Defendant's attorney: Jay H. Clark of Wallace, Jordan, Ratliff & Brandt, L.L.C., Birmingham, Alabama.

When was Judith Anderson individually and as representative of the... decided?

This case was decided on April 16, 2005.