Article: Verdicts & Settlements March 26, 2009: Contractor pays $1.75M to settle collision case

A motorist injured in a collision with an electrical truck has reached a $1.75 million settlement of his Greene County case against the electrical contractor and its employee.

A severe ice storm passed through Springfield in January 2007, knocking out power for much of the city. Many traffic lights were out, causing major intersections to operate as four-way stops.

James E. Sharp, 44, was traveling south on West Bypass in Springfield on Jan. 14, 2007. As Sharp reached the intersection with Sunshine Street, he noticed the traffic signal was out. He stopped his car and waited his turn.

As Sharp crossed the intersection, he was struck on the passenger side by a truck driven by Gregory Sikes, an ...

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