Paralyzed Airport Worker’s Family Accepts Houston Judge’s Suggested Reduction of $352.7M Judgment

A Harris County state district judge has asked the family of an airport worker who was paralyzed when he was hit by a fueling company’s van to accept a reduction of $117.5 million from a jury verdict of $352.7 million.

Randy Sorrels, lead attorney for the plaintiffs, said Thursday that his client would consent to the suggested remittitur. He added, however, that if the other side appeals he will in turn file a cross-appeal seeking the full $352.7 million, plus interest.