Michial Jacobs today has been awarded $1.5 million in compensation, the largest ever settlement in a personal injury case in Yolo County.
The record setting settlement is the final outcome from an accident which took place in October 2004, where Mr. Jacobs's vehicle was rammed into by a rig carrying 40,000 pounds of sugar. The rig upended Mr.jacob's vehicle and the trailer it was towing.
The sugar carrying rig was working for both Pacific Transportation Services and Ernie Newland, both out of Washington.
Mr. Jacob, 63, suffered a concussion, a fractured rip and middle back injury which has led to chronic back pain. He has also been unable to return to work as a carpenter since the accident.
The defendants admitted liability but did contest the extent of Mr.Jacob's injuries.
Mr.Jacob offered to settle outside of court in 2007 but the defendants refused. This means that Mr.Jacobs will receive an additional $442,000 in interest and have all costs of the case covered by the defendants.
Mr.Jacobs was represented by Steven R. Cavalli of the Oakland law firm Gwilliam, Ivary, Chiosso, Cavalli & Brewer.