The MGC Oxford team secured a strong defense result in a trucking liability case arising from a rear‑end collision in Tishomingo County, Mississippi. Following aggressive discovery, expert retention and a computer‑generated accident reconstruction, MGC demonstrated that the plaintiff had ample time and distance to avoid a collision with an asphalt truck and that their excessive speed—approximately 20 mph over the limit—and inattention were the sole proximate causes of the accident. MGC further argued that the continued pursuit of claims against its client violated the Mississippi Litigation Accountability Act because the allegations were no longer “substantially justified.”
Plaintiff’s counsel moved to compel mediation, where MGC demanded reimbursement of all defense fees and expenses rather than offering payment to resolve the case. Alternatively, plaintiff was given until the end of the day to execute an Order of Voluntary Dismissal with Prejudice. Plaintiff dismissed all claims with prejudice, fully resolving the matter in favor of MGC’s client.
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