Driver who Suffered Spine Injury in Auto Accident Case Awarded $10 Million Verdict

Auto v. Auto

Merrill Mulally v. Oakwood Worldwide, et al. (Ventura County Super Ct. No. 56-2021-00551735-CU-PA-VTA): On February 5, 2025 a jury awarded a $10 million verdict to plaintiff Merrill Mulally, the driver of a vehicle who sustained a catastrophic spine injury after his vehicle was struck by an employee of defendant Oakwood Worldwide. Plaintiff claimed that Oakwood Worldwide employee Angel Flores made an illegal u-turn in front of him, resulting in plaintiff’s vehicle striking the back of Flores’ vehicle. Plaintiff suffered a spine injury which required a fusion at C5-6, future back surgeries and anticipated medical treatment for the rest of his life. Defendant claimed that plaintiff was partially responsible for the accident and argued that plaintiff had recovered from his injuries. The jury returned their verdict of $10 million after six hours of deliberation. Plaintiff was represented by HHJ Trial Attorneys. Defendant was represented by Wilson Elser.