The family of a motorcycle deputy killed two years ago while escorting a Mardi Gras float successfully sued the krewe and the driver who hit him, winning a record-setting $14 million judgment this week.
The Terrebonne Parish jury deliberated for about 90 minutes before rendering its verdict Tuesday night, finding the driver of the truck pulling the float 95 percent responsible and the driver of the car that hit him 5 percent responsible, said Bill Dodd, the family’s attorney.
“It was a significant verdict in terms of the money awarded, and it served as vindication because of the allegations that the Sheriff’s Office and Timmy did something wrong,” Dodd said.
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