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Civil Litigation

Oct. 25, 2021

Parris Law wins $50M for injured CHP officer

“They disputed liability. They claimed a third party was also responsible. They disputed his brain injury. And they disputed just about every item of future care,” said the plaintiffs’ attorney, Khail Parris.

A jury awarded a California Highway Patrol officer nearly $50 million for injuries he suffered when a motorist rear-ended him while he was trying to stop a speeding vehicle.

The trooper's lawyer, Khail A. Parris, said Friday the Oct. 20 verdict was particularly gratifying because the motorist's insurer, Victoria Fire & Casualty Company, disagreed on every point in the litigation.

"They were disputing everyth...

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