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Summary
Plaintiff Chris Dugan suffered a traumatic brain injury and a partial foot amputation after a collision with a Tesla employee. The employee, Kyle Kaszuba, turned across double yellow lines while he was running late for work, blindsiding Dugan.
Dugan argues that Kaszuba made a reckless turn to save time, failing to appropriately check for oncoming traffic.
Defendant Tesla emphasizes how Dugan was riding a motorcycle without a helmet and suddenly accelerated, which temporarily hid him behind a car.
Outcome
Verdict for plaintiff.
Total damages: $60,687,491.
Apportionment of fault:
Tesla: 70%
Chris Dugan: 30%
- Plaintiff
- Defense
- Verdict
- $60,687,491
- Judge
- Marianne Vorhees
- Jurisdiction
- 13th Judicial District of Indiana
- Court
- Marion Superior Court
- Case Number
- 49D04-1705-CT-018411
- Industry
- Automotive, Transportation
- Practice Area
- Negligence
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AM Session
Plaintiff Witness(es) - Damages
12 Chapters
PM Session
Defense Witness(es) - Damages
15 Chapters
Recording Disclaimer: This proceeding was recorded in full.