Bradley Lakin
A Madison County jury has returned with a verdict of $43 million for the family of a man burned to death after a speeding woman rammed into his Lincoln Town Car and it burst into flames
The fiery crash on I-270 took place in July 2003.
John Jablonski was represented by the Lakin Law Firm of East Alton. The trial lasted a little more than two weeks.
After deliberating for 4 hours a jury returned the following damages:
For John Jablonski:
Total $5,067,715.20
For Dora Jablonski:
Total: $23,100,000
Punitive Damages: $15,000,000
Grand Total: $43,167,715.20
Attorney Bradley Lakin had asked for $10 million each for disability, pain and suffering and disfigurment.
According to courthouse observers the Jablonski family appeared thrilled and elated.
Earlier today outside the courthouse, a Jablonski family member told The Record that they were "lucky" to have found Lakin to take their case.