Negotiated Early Settlement in a Wrongful Death and Survival Action on Behalf of a Defendant Alleged to Have Negligently Loaded a Tractor-Trailer Prior to a Collision

Michael Barnes negotiated early settlement in a wrongful death and survival action on behalf of a defendant alleged to have negligently loaded a tractor-trailer prior to a collision resulting in the driver’s death prior to any oral discovery taking place. The plaintiff’s case continued against the remaining defendants on a variety of theories, including negligent maintenance, retention, training, and spoliation of evidence. In addition to achieving settlement, obtained a good faith finding on behalf of the defendant extinguishing any contribution liability from the remaining defendants.