$38,750,000

By Claggett & Sykes Trial Lawyers | May 13, 2022

Trucking / Wrongful Death

Jury Verdict

 

Espana v. Republic Silver State Disposal, Inc. d/b/a Republic Services. In 2017, Jazmin Espana was walking home from school and was run over and killed by a Republic Services garbage truck while crossing the street in a marked crosswalk on a walk signal. Jazmin’s mom, Encarnacion, brought the lawsuit. Trial took place in August 2021.

The jury found the Republic Services defendants to be 73% at fault and returned a verdict in the amount of $38,750,000. The verdict was broken down as follows:
$26 million for past grief, sorrow and loss of companionship, society, comfort and consortium

$12 million for future grief, sorrow and loss of companionship, society, comfort and consortium

$750,000 for past damages for Jazmin’s suffering

$14,622.58 for funeral expenses

Claggett & Sykes trial counsel – Sean Claggett (lead trial attorney), Will Sykes, Geordan Logan, Micah Echols