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Trucking Fatigue Leads to $104M Verdict | Texas News
A jury delivered a staggering $104 million verdict in a wrongful death case after a commercial truck driver allegedly fell asleep at the wheel, killing Orlando Robles on Oklahoma’s I-40. The company and driver were found liable, with the court highlighting systemic failures in trucking safety policies. Robles’ seven-year-old son received $20 million in compensatory and $7.5 million in punitive damages, while his widow shared heart-wrenching memories of their son’s lost Halloween tradition. Lawyers stressed the verdict holds the company accountable for allowing a fatigued driver to operate…
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