LaPlante v. Martinez

CONCLUDED

Trial
04/24/25 – 05/20/25

Summary

A California state court jury awarded more than $$27.7 million to a motorcyclist who had his leg amputated after being hit by a construction worker driving to a job site, and the worker's employer was found liable for the man’s injuries.

The San Diego County jury returned their verdict in lengthy trial that began on on April 24. The parties agreed defendant Antelmo Martinez was liable for the accident that cost plaintiff Michael LaPlante his leg, and the trial largely hinged on whether or not his employer Griffith Construction Company was liable for any damages awarded.

Outcome

$27,727,630 awarded to plaintiff

Case Information
Attorneys
Witnesses
Plaintiff
Defense
Verdict
$27,727,630
Judge
Timothy Taylor
Jurisdiction
Superior Court of California, San Diego County
Court
Central Courthouse
Case Number
37-2022-00025757-CU-PA-CTL
Industry
Construction, Automotive
Practice Area
Negligence, Employment Law
Plaintiff
LaPlante, Michael
Defense
Martinez, Antelmo
Expert Witnesses
Lay Witnesses

Sessions

APR
24
APR
28
APR
29
APR
30
MAY
1
MAY
5
MAY
6
MAY
7
MAY
15
MAY
19
AM Session
Other
2 Chapters
MAY
20

Recording Disclaimer: This proceeding was recorded in full.

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