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Northern California Construction Company Agrees to $13.3 Million Settlement Over Injured Pedestrian

Newcomb v. Wahlund Construction (Humboldt County Super Ct. CV2301154):

On December 2, 2025 defendant Wahlund Construction agreed to the terms of a $13.3 million settlement to resolve the claims made by a pedestrian who was struck by a truck driven by an employee of the construction company. Plaintiff sustained catastrophic injuries including a fractured pelvis, fractured ankle and urological dysfunction. Liability was disputed as plaintiff admitted that he had used illicit drugs one prior to the collision.

Plaintiff was represented by Panish Shea Rasvipuldi LLP.

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