Tuesday, June 2, 1998
Lawrence D. McDougald vs. Henry D. Perry

No. 91,595

Place of Origin
Bartow, Polk County

Facts
McDougald was injured when a 130-pound spare tire dislodged from a tractor trailer passing over railroad tracks on Highway 60 West in Bartow. It fell beneath the wheels but bounced up toward a car traveling behind, causing the driver to injure himself. He sued the driver, Mr. Perry, and the truck's owner and won a verdict of $250,000, which was reversed on appeal by the Second District Court.