Traumatic Brain Injury Defense - Stroud v. Commerce & Industry Ins. Co.

Mr. Glas parachuted into the case one month before trial, stipulated that driver of 18-wheeler was negligent, and proceeded to trial on issues of medical causation and damages. Plaintiff had four suicide attempts post-accident, and Plaintiff’s experts testified she needed 24 hour care. Plaintiff boarded $18.5 million during closing argument. During closing, Mr. Glas told the jury that the actual range was $180k (if no TBI) to $2.8 million (if TBI). Jury awarded $1.5 million.