Verdict news | May 2025
Courtroom View Network reported a $27.7 million San Diego County verdict in May 2025 for motorcyclist Michael LaPlante. The case concerned a construction worker’s left turn during a commute and whether Griffith Company shared responsibility. CVN also reported a high-low agreement setting a $37 million minimum recovery for LaPlante and his wife. The verdict and the agreement are different figures and should not be combined.
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Source: Courtroom View Network — original report. This is an attributed news summary of another firm’s case, not a result obtained by Weiss Attorneys. A reported verdict is not a statement that a judgment is final or has been paid. Later court proceedings or agreements may affect the outcome. Past results do not guarantee a similar recovery.
