AUSTIN, TEXAS – February 9, 2023 – A Travis County, Texas, jury late Friday, February 3, found leading national construction materials supplier BMC West, LLC (now part of Dallas-based Builders FirstSource) responsible for a 2019 trucking crash that caused the death of 72-year-old Jonestown, Texas, resident Joy Williams. The jury awarded compensatory damages of $19 million for Joy’s 13 days of pain and suffering before her death, and a further $70 million in punitive damages after finding that Joy’s injuries and death were caused by the company’s gross negligence.
Travis County Probate Judge Guy Herman presided over the two-week trial. Joy Williams’ estate was represented at trial by Matt Powers and Doug Kilday of Graves Dougherty Hearon & Moody of Austin, Texas.
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Founded in 1946, Graves Dougherty Hearon & Moody was established on the principles of hiring great people, practicing first class law and focusing on accomplishing clients’ goals. At any given time, the firm represents hundreds of clients, from local individuals and family partnerships to government and business entities of all sizes. Many of these clients have been with the firm for decades and continue to watch their businesses thrive aided by Graves Dougherty’s commitment to success.
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Matt Powers
mpowers@gdhm.com
512.480.5725