Wife of Alabama man killed in car/truck accident awarded $12.5 million

Case Name:

Judith Anderson v. Thomas Bradley, Schneider National Inc. and Schneider National Bulk Carriers Inc.

Case Number: Unknown

Date: 04/16/05

State: Alabama

Details:

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 in death. Jury awarded plaintiff $12.5 million.

Verdict Outcome:

Jury returned a verdict for plaintiff in the amount of $12.5 million