Jury Rejects Injury Claim From Major Truck Accident

Defense Verdict

The defendants did not contest liability for this motor vehicle accident, which involved a 161,000-pound sand-and-gravel hauler.

The plaintiff, a 26-year-old female, alleged a fractured middle finger requiring surgical repair with three screws, an exacerbation of pre-existing neck and back complaints, and emotional/psychological injuries for which she treated with a therapist.

Although the court granted the plaintiff’s motions for a directed verdict on injury and causation, the jury nevertheless returned a verdict of no cause of action in the defendants’ favor, finding that the plaintiff failed to prove a permanent serious disfigurement or a serious impairment of body function.

Defendant’s counsel submitted the case information.

Action: Motor vehicle negligence

Injuries alleged: Fractured finger with surgical repair, neck and back pain, emotional/psychological trauma

Case name: Bolton v. Buy the Ton LLC, et al

Court/case no.: Oakland County Circuit/24-209103-NI

Judge: Jeffery Matis

Amount: $0

Date: Jan. 13, 2026

Most helpful experts: Dr. Robin Hanks of Royal Oak (psychology)

Attorney for defendant: Parisa R. Gold, Johnston, Sztykiel, Hunt, Fraser, Gold & Barron, Troy