Jury Verdict for $2.81 Million for Crush Injuries Caused by Negligent Operation of Hydraulic Lift

William Clay, 67, went to a car dealer to help his son purchase a car. As he stood by a raised vehicle in the dealer’s garage, an employee operating a hydraulic vehicle lift lowered the car onto Clay’s right foot.

He suffered crush fractures to three toes, which required amputation within two weeks of the incident. He now suffers pain when walking, has a limp and uses a cane. His medical expenses were more than $31,300.

He sued the operator of the dealership, Shako Mako Inc., and the premises owner, Nahla LLC, alleging that these defendants negligently allowed Clay to access the garage area without warning of the hazard posed by the elevated vehicle.

The lawsuit also alleged liability for the employee’s negligent operation of the hydraulic lift.

The jury signed a verdict in favor of Clay for more than $2.81 million

The attorneys handling this case for Clay were Nicholas Morrow and Miriah A. Soliz.

Clay v. Shako Mako, Inc., No. DC-16-03369 (Tex. Dist. Ct. Dallas County).

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