Brea Dearing and Kendra Therrell, from our Jacksonville office, successfully obtained a defense verdict in an Alachua County auto accident trial where liability was disputed. The plaintiff claimed her vehicle was totaled, alleging permanent neck and back injuries necessitating lifelong treatment. Defense countered by revealing the plaintiff’s pre-existing chronic pain, previously denied, portraying her as an unreliable witness. Despite the plaintiff seeking over $2 million, the jury awarded only past medical expenses, determining no permanent injury. Post-trial motions led to a zeroed-out judgment via a stipulation triggered by the expired Proposal for Settlement.