A Kentucky jury recently returned a $5.14 million verdict in favor of a man whose wife and daughter were killed in a car accident. The jury determined the amount based on medical bills, pain and suffering, lost future earnings and loss of companionship.
What makes this case interesting is that the defendant was an on-duty Deputy Sheriff. The Deputy Sheriff was driving at 90-95 miles an hour in a 45MPH zone. The jury placed 70 percent of the liability on the Deputy Sheriff and 30 percent of the liability on a third party who pulled out into the path of the Deputy Sheriff.
This case illustrates a growing trend in cases against police agencies for injuries and wrongful death caused by collisions with police cars. Juries have recently become more comfortable returning large verdicts against police agencies.
http://www.insurancejournal.com/news/southeast/2008/03/18/88329.htm
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