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November 1, 2002 - Quikrete settles wrongful death lawsuit

Concrete manufacturer Quikrete settled a wrongful death lawsuit filed by a woman whose husband's car exploded in flames after being struck by a company truck that allegedly had faulty brakes.The settlement for an undisclosed amount was reached Wednesday, two days after the trial began in Superior Court, Browne Greene, the attorney for plaintiff Christine Peterson, said Thursday.

Peterson alleged that on June 8, 2001, a Quikrete rig jackknifed on the 101 Hollywood Freeway and crashed into a Honda Accord driven by her husband, Christopher.Peterson alleged the force of the crash pushed her husband's car into the freeway divider and pinned him in the vehicle, which erupted into flames. He died at the scene.

John Tasker, the attorney for Quikrete and the other defendants, True Cast Concrete Products, Gibbel Brothers Inc. and truck driver Egriseldo Hernandez, said his clients never denied liability

In all matters involving wrongful death it is essential that measures be taken promptly to preserve evidence, investigate the accident in question, and to file a lawsuit prior to the deadline imposed by the statute of limitations. If a loved one has been a victim of wrongful death, call Wilson, Kehoe & Winingham now at (317) 920-6400 or (800) 525-8028 or CLICK HERE TO SUBMIT A SIMPLE CASE FORM. The initial consultation is free of charge, and if we agree to accept your case, we will work on a contingent fee basis, which means we get paid for our services only if there is a monetary award or recovery of funds. Don’t delay! You may have a valid claim and be entitled to compensation for your injuries, but a lawsuit must be filed before the statute of limitations expires.

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