$20,000,000

By Claggett & Sykes Trial Lawyers | May 13, 2022

Premises Liability / Brain Injury

Jury Verdict

 

This case involved an improperly maintained swingset in an HOA community in Las Vegas. 15-year old Carl Thompson was visiting friends in the community and sat on a swing on the swingset. The beam holding the swings had worn over time and collapsed when Carl sat on the swing. The 42-pound beam hit Carl in the head, causing a significant skull and brain injury. Trial took place in February 2018. The jury returned a verdict of $20 million for Carl:

$750,000 for past pain, suffering, mental anguish, and loss of enjoyment of life

$9,250,000 for future pain, suffering, mental anguish, and loss of enjoyment of life

$10,000,000 for punitive damages

Claggett & Sykes Trial Counsel – Sean Claggett (lead trial attorney) and Sam Harding