Austin Jury Awards $27,234 in Property Damage Negligence
One driver alleged that the other driver was negligent when their truck reversed and struck an irrigation control panel, causing damage. The other driver denied responsibility, claiming that other trucks on the job site could have caused the damage. A jury found in favor of the first driver and awarded damages.
Case Information Updated: October 2025
Case Outcome
- Outcome
- Verdict-Plaintiff
- Amount
- $27,234
- County
- Travis County, TX
- Resolved
- 2015
Injury & Accident Details
- Injury Type
- Other
- Accident Type
- Other
- Case Type
- Motor Vehicle Negligence, Reverse Collision
Case Overview
A landscaping contractor filed a negligence claim in Austin, Texas, after its irrigation control panel was damaged at a shared job site. The plaintiff alleged a truck operated by the defendant, a hauling contractor, struck the panel while reversing. The lawsuit sought damages for the destroyed equipment.
The defendant denied liability, arguing that numerous trucks frequented the job site. The defendant contended that the plaintiff failed to prove its specific truck was responsible for the damage, suggesting another vehicle might have caused the incident.
The matter proceeded to trial. After deliberation, the jury returned a verdict in favor of the plaintiff, awarding $27,234 in damages.
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