Dallas County Commercial Vehicle Collision Settles for $30 Million
One driver was stopped at an intersection when another driver, operating a company truck, allegedly veered into the turn lane and collided head-on with the stopped vehicle. The driver of the stopped vehicle claimed the other driver was intoxicated and failed to maintain a lane. The company stated the driver was not working for them at the time of the crash. The injured driver sought damages for pain, medical expenses, and lost earnings. The case was settled before trial.
Case Information Updated: October 2025
Case Outcome
- Outcome
- Settlement
- Amount
- $30,000,000
- County
- Dallas County, TX
- Resolved
- 2024
Injury & Accident Details
- Injury Type
- Spinal Cord Injury
- Accident Type
- Truck/Commercial
- Case Type
- Motor Vehicle Accident
Case Overview
In November 2019, an individual stopped at an intersection in Odessa, Texas, preparing to turn left when a Ford F-150 truck, operated by a defendant employee and owned by Hunt Oil Company (HOC), allegedly veered unexpectedly into the turn lane and collided head-on with the plaintiff's vehicle. The plaintiff sustained injuries to the neck, knee, and lower back, requiring medical treatment, including spinal fusion surgery.
The plaintiff filed a complaint in August 2021 in Dallas County, Texas, against HOC and the employee. The complaint alleged the employee was driving while intoxicated, failed to maintain a single lane, and did not apply the brakes until the moment of impact. It further claimed HOC was negligent in its training, supervision, and policies related to the operation of its fleet vehicles. The plaintiff sought damages for physical pain, mental anguish, medical expenses, lost earning capacity, and exemplary damages.
HOC denied the allegations, stating the crash did not occur while the employee was working, and asserted various affirmative defenses, including lack of negligence and comparative responsibility. The defendant employee also denied the claims and filed a motion to transfer venue, arguing that venue was proper in Midland County, Texas, as the employee resided there at the time of the incident.
In September 2024, the plaintiff reached a $30 million settlement with HOC. HOC stated that although it was prepared to take the case to trial, its insurance provider opted to settle the claims.
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