On Tuesday, a jury in California awarded $96 million to the family of a former professional baseball player and his father who were killed in a tragic car crash. The award is the largest wrongful death settlement in the state’s history.
The accident occurred in August 2017 when the driver of a semi-truck failed to yield to the vehicle driven by the former baseball player, resulting in a head-on collision. The player, who had been playing professionally in the minor leagues, was killed along with his father. The driver of the semi-truck was found to be at fault for the crash.
The family of the deceased player and his father filed a wrongful death lawsuit against the trucking company, alleging that their negligence was responsible for the crash. The jury found in favor of the family and awarded them $96 million in damages.
The settlement is the largest wrongful death award in the state’s history and is intended to provide financial compensation for the family’s loss. The family’s attorney said that the award “sends a message that companies must take responsibility for their actions and that they will be held accountable when they fail to do so.”
The tragedy of this accident has been felt throughout the baseball community. The deceased player was a beloved member of the team and had a promising future ahead of him. His father was also a beloved figure in the community and his death has been deeply mourned.
The jury’s award of $96 million is intended to provide some measure of justice for the family of the deceased player and his father. It is hoped that this settlement will provide some comfort to the family as they grieve their loss and will serve as a reminder that companies must take responsibility for their actions.
