Against the Machine: A Single Mother's Desperate Fight for Justice and the Dashcam That Proved It All

Chapter 29: The Verdict

"In the matter of Omni-Haul Logistics versus Elena Rossi, on the count of negligence regarding the defendant, we find the defendant..."

The foreman paused. The room held its breath.

"Not liable. Zero percent at fault."

Elena let out a sob. But the foreman wasn't finished.

"On the count of counter-claim for Gross Negligence and Intentional Infliction of Emotional Distress against Omni-Haul Logistics, we find for the Plaintiff, Ms. Rossi."

"We award compensatory damages for medical bills and lost wages in the amount of Five Million Dollars."

Silas Vane closed his eyes. But the foreman cleared his throat again.

"And, due to the malicious nature of the corporation's actions, we award punitive damages in the amount of..."

The foreman looked at the paper, squinting as if to make sure he was reading it right.

"Forty-Five Million Dollars."

The courtroom gasped. Fifty million dollars total. It was a death sentence for the company. Marcus closed his eyes and exhaled a breath he had been holding for months.