$4,054,500 Motor Vehicle Accident Case
A storage tank designed and manufactured by the defendant toppled and struck a man in his early 40s, causing severe leg fractures. The plaintiff claimed the tank's design was unstable, leading to the incident. He stated he required multiple surgeries, experienced permanent pain and a limp, and could no longer work in a physical capacity. The plaintiff also reported suffering from PTSD. The defendant argued the tank was properly designed and that misuse by the employer caused the accident.
Case Information Updated: October 2025
Case Outcome
- Outcome
- Verdict-Plaintiff
- Amount
- $4,054,500
- County
- Dallas County, TX
- Resolved
- 2020
Injury & Accident Details
- Injury Type
- Leg / Foot Injury
- Accident Type
- Other
- Case Type
- Product Liability, Defective Design
Case Overview
A storage tank designed and manufactured by the defendant toppled and struck a man in his early 40s, causing severe leg fractures. The plaintiff claimed the tank's design was unstable, leading to the incident. He stated he required multiple surgeries, experienced permanent pain and a limp, and could no longer work in a physical capacity. The plaintiff also reported suffering from PTSD. The defendant argued the tank was properly designed and that misuse by the employer caused the accident.
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