Settlements and Verdicts
The firm’s founding partner, Henry “Hank” Didier, Jr., has developed a successful record on behalf of clients in catastrophic injury and wrongful death claims. Below is a listing of some of the settlements and verdicts that Mr. Didier has worked to obtain in the past five years on behalf of those affected when product defects have caused injuries or wrongful death.
Verdicts of Note
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Wrongful Death due to Airbag Defect - $3,319,000
Estate of Mayling Semidey v. Ford Motor Company -
Catastrophic Leg Injury due to Negligent Repair - $1,840,800
Steve Holliman v. Southern Agcom, Inc.
Notable Settlements
|
Practice Area |
Award Amount |
|---|---|
| Trailer Sway/ Vehicle Handling | $10,000,000 |
| Tire Failure | $9,300,000 |
| Tire Failure | $6,770,000 |
| Seatback Failure/ Occupant Ejection | $4,750,000 |
| Seatback Failure/ Occupant Ejection | $4,600,000 |
| Design Defect in Consumer Product | $4,400,000 |
| Tire Failure/ Vehicle Instability | $3,700,000 |
| Seatback Failure/ Design Defect | $3,400,000 |
| Tire Failure/ Vehicle Instability | $3,020,000 |
| Unsafe Airbags | $3,000,000 |
| Roof Crush | $3,000,000 |
| Failure to Incorporate Safety Device | $1,750,000 |
| Fuel System Defect | $1,500,000 |
| Negligent Repair/ Tire Failure | $1,320,000 |
| Seatback Failure/ Lack of Window Glazing | $1,250,000 |
| Seatback Failure/ Occupant Ejection | $1,100,000 |
| Defective Seatbelt | $975,000 |
| Spoilation of Evidence | $800,000 |
The settlements obtained as referenced herein reflect the allegations made, not an ultimate admission of liability or fault by the manufacturer(s) or parties alleged to have been responsible.