Greg Prusak and Toni Turocy from the Orlando office won a defense verdict in Brevard County for a UM claim involving a drunk driver who hit a utility truck while the Plaintiff was working 45 feet in the air. The Plaintiff, who later had lumbar and cervical fusions, had previously experienced similar injuries in another MVA he did not disclose.

Surveillance showed the Plaintiff engaging in physical activities inconsistent with his claims, and Facebook posts revealed misleading information about a boat he supposedly only stored for his father.

At trial, the Plaintiff demanded $5.3 million, but the defense conceded only to the reasonable medical expenses of $82,000. The jury awarded $251,000: $87,000 for past medical expenses, $78,000 for past lost earnings, and $86,000 for future lost earnings. No damages were awarded for non-economic losses or consortium. Prior offers from the UM carrier of $500,000 and $525,000 were both rejected.