When a Plaintiff Wins a Big West Palm Beach Injury Case, What Happens?

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$600,000 Settlement for Airline Negligence

David Glatthorn won a settlement of $600,000 for a Northwestern Airlines female baggage handler stemming from an accident in which her lower back was re-injured in the same place where she had previously undergone back surgery.

The handler was struck from behind by a cart driven by the employee of another airline. While the plaintiff had rights under workers compensation, she hired David Glatthorn to investigate the airline employing the person who had struck her. Glatthorn uncovered evidence that the employee had flunked a drug screen test more than 24 hours after the incident, and was not even authorized to operate machinery on the airport tarmac. It was also discovered that the defendant's getting high and operating machinery was common knowledge among her coworkers.

Under the threat of a punitive damage count, a settlement was reached for the plaintiff. She also received $100,000 in workers compensation

Awarded: $600,000