James Lanier was a 24-year-old electrical worker who was killed when hit by equipment at an Ameristeel mill in Cartersville. His family filed the wrongful death action against Gerdau Ameristeel.
Verdict for Plaintiff:
Full value of Eddie Lanier, Jr's life: $3,750,000
Pain and suffering, $1,000,000
TOTAL: $4,750,000
Responsibility for the death of Eddie Lanier:
Gerdau Ameristeel 75%
Action Electric/Michael Harrison 20%
Eddie Lanier, Jr. 5%
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