Lanier v. Ameristeel

VERDICT

Trial
08/25/15 – 09/02/15

Summary

James Lanier was a 24-year-old electrical worker who was killed when hit by equipment at an Ameristeel mill in Cartersville. His family filed the wrongful death action against Gerdau Ameristeel.

Outcome

Verdict for Plaintiff:

Full value of Eddie Lanier, Jr's life: $3,750,000
Pain and suffering, $1,000,000

TOTAL: $4,750,000

Responsibility for the death of Eddie Lanier:

Gerdau Ameristeel 75%
Action Electric/Michael Harrison 20%
Eddie Lanier, Jr. 5%

SESSIONS WITH Steve Warren

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