Jacksonville Managing Partner Patrick Snyder and Partners Chris Walsh and Alexandra Dabek received a defense verdict in Clay County on a heavily disputed rejected tender case. The case involved a head-on collision on a one-lane road within a neighborhood subdivision. The Plaintiff, a passenger in a vehicle driven by their spouse, sustained injuries after the accident. Despite wearing a seatbelt and the airbag deploying, the Plaintiff reportedly struck their head against the windshield.
The defense team, employed two major strategies:
- Fabre Defense: This argument suggested that the negligence of a third party (the spouse driving the vehicle) contributed significantly to the incident.
- Seatbelt Defense: The Defense highlighted issues regarding the Plaintiff's seatbelt use, questioning its effectiveness during the collision.
A $100,000 insurance policy was tendered by the Plaintiff’s in-house counsel but was rejected due to being offered late.
After thorough arguments and litigation, the defense team successfully secured a verdict in favor of the Defendant, marking a significant victory in a heavily disputed case.
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