North Carolina man receives $1.6 million in damages from truck accident

Case Name:

Christopher R. Brennan v. Keith O. Hodge and Old Dominion Freight Line

Case Number: Unknown

Date: 12/18/04

State: North Carolina

Details:

Christopher R. Brennan sued Keith O. Hodge and Old Dominion Freight Line for injuries he sustained when he was run over by the rear driver wheels of 2004 Freightliner truck being washed by Brennan and other employees of Carolina Fleetwash in Kernersville, North Carolina. Brennan was standing behind the cab of the truck and in front of the right rear wheels of truck when another member of the crew motioned for Hodge to move forward. When he did so, Brennan was run over by the rear wheels of the truck crushing his foot and causing other injuries. The accident happened on June 10, 2003.

Verdict Outcome:

Plaintiff's verdict for $1.6 million