Dinh et al v. Ride The Ducks Intl et al

VERDICT

Trial
10/16/18 – 02/07/19

Summary

A Washington State court jury on has found a company that provides tours in amphibious “duck boat” vehicles and their local Seattle affiliate liable for $123 million in damages stemming from a 2015 collision with an oncoming bus that left five people dead and nearly 60 injured.

Outcome

Damages Total $123,000,000.00

67% Ride the Ducks International
33% Ride the Ducks Seattle Inc
No Liability For The City of Seattle or King County WA

Case Information
Attorneys
Witnesses
Plaintiff
Defense
Verdict
$123,000,000
Judge
Catherine Shaffer
Jurisdiction
Washington State Superior Court, King County
Court
King County Superior Court
Case Number
15-2-28905-F SEA
Industry
Automotive
Practice Area
Transportation, Negligence
Plaintiff
Dinh, Phuong
Defense
Ride the Ducks
Defense
State of Washington
Defense
City of Seattle
Expert Witnesses
Lay Witnesses

Sessions

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