The family of a lawn care worker who was paralyzed after he was thrown from a pickup truck in a single-vehicle accident has settled with several corporate defendants for more than $26.5 million.
Plaintiff David Williams and his wife, Jaimi Williams, agreed to settle their claims against lawn care company TruGreen; its parent company, ServiceMaster; and vehicle maintenance companies Dickinson Fleet Services and Brooks Auto Repair on Sunday. Trial in Williams v. TruGreen had been set to start Monday.
According to attorneys representing the Williams family, ServiceMaster and TruGreen will contribute $16.75 million, Dickinson will contribute $9.5 million, and Brooks will contribute $300,000.
For the full article from the Legal Intelligencer, click here.
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