Maloree McDonough (Birmingham, AL) (Automobile Liability) obtained a Defense Verdict in the Circuit Court of Jefferson County, Alabama in a disputed liability auto accident case against an Allstate insured. The three Plaintiffs claimed they had the right of way at an intersection and that the Defendant ran a red light. The Defendant testified that she had the green light upon entering the intersection and that the Plaintiffs ran the red light and struck her vehicle. The Plaintiffs called one witness who claimed to be in the vehicle behind them at the intersection and testified that the Plaintiffs had the green light. One independent witness also testified for the Defendant, stating that she was across the intersection from the Defendant and that the lights on their road were green. All three Plaintiffs claimed Emergency Room treatment and physical and mental pain and suffering. One Plaintiff also claimed permanent injury due to a facial scar.
Despite the conflicting testimony at trial, the jury returned a Judgment for the Defendant on all three claims after 45 minutes of deliberation.