Sarah Jones Family V. Csx Verdict: Jones Win $11.2M In Savannah Court; Family Releases Statement
Breaking, 2:22 Pm (updated at 4:20 Pm with Jones family statement): The parents of 27 year-old Sarah Jones just won an $11.2M judgment in the civil suit against Csx, laying legal liability at the feet of the railroad company, Film Allman and others for death of their daughter. The decision came about 20-to 30-minutes after jurors asked the judge about allocating of percentages among those who the Jones’ family sued for culpability. The Jones had sued Film Allman, Rayonier and Csx. Specifically, jurors ruled that Jones should be given just under $2M for pain and suffering and $9.2M for economic losses. Check out the court documents below.
Of that, Csx is liable for 35% or roughly $3.92M; Midnight Rider Randall Miller for 28%, Rayonier (who owned the lands around the tracks and allowed the filmmakers on) and producer Jody Savin at 7%, first Ad Hillary Schwartz. Jay Sedrish with 5% each.
Richard and Elizabeth Jones...
Of that, Csx is liable for 35% or roughly $3.92M; Midnight Rider Randall Miller for 28%, Rayonier (who owned the lands around the tracks and allowed the filmmakers on) and producer Jody Savin at 7%, first Ad Hillary Schwartz. Jay Sedrish with 5% each.
Richard and Elizabeth Jones...
- 7/17/2017
- by Anita Busch and Patty Leon, Special To Deadline
- Deadline Film + TV
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