Trial Magazine
Verdicts & Settlements: Motor Vehicle Liability
Delivery driver rear-ends motorist
December 2024Andrew Jackson, 29, was stopped in traffic in his Lexus sedan when a food delivery driver’s SUV rear-ended his car, causing it to collide with another vehicle. Jackson suffered cervical injuries and underwent disk replacement surgery at C5-6 after physical therapy and medication failed to relieve his symptoms. He anticipates requiring additional surgery.
Jackson sued HINZJJ Inc., d/b/a Jimmy John’s, alleging liability for the collision. The defendant admitted liability and acknowledged that the delivery driver was its employee at the time of the crash.
The jury awarded $2.5 million.
Citation: Jackson v. HINZJJ Inc., No. 22BA-CV00268 (Mo. Cir. Ct. Boone Cnty. Feb. 21, 2024).
Plaintiff counsel: AAJ member Zane Cagle, St. Louis, and Clifford Wells, Pinellas Park, Fla.
Plaintiff expert: David Raskas, orthopedics, St. Louis.
Defense expert: Tyler Jenkins, orthopedics, Columbia, Mo.
