If you think billion‑dollar verdicts are reserved for Netflix docudramas, think again. 2025 served up some of the largest personal injury awards ever handed down by juries, many on behalf of children, families, and workers whose lives were ripped apart in an instant. These aren’t just eye‑watering headlines; every number below represents a real story, a courtroom war, and a defense lawyer quietly plotting their midlife crisis.
Here are some of the cases that made the legal world stop and stare… and a few insurance execs Google “early retirement.”
1- $951 Million: Utah Birth Injury Case 🍼
A family devastated by a birth injury took on Steward Health Care, and won. The jury awarded $951 million for lifelong medical costs and pain, making this not just the year’s biggest verdict, but one for the record books.
Translation: When hospitals cut corners, especially when it pertains to the most vulnerable patients, juries hit back… hard.
2- $779.3 Million: Florida Security Guard Wrongful Death (Havana, FL) 🛡️
Civil rights attorney Ben Crump secured a $779.3 million verdict for the widow of Lewis Butler, a security guard killed during an armed robbery at a Havana, Florida internet café. The owners were found liable for failing to report a previous armed robbery, and for allegedly concealing illegal gambling activity.
Translation: Negligence and cover-ups aren’t “just business,” especially when they cost a life. In Florida, a jury can put a dollar figure so high it rattles the system.
3- $411 Million: Louisiana Scaffolding Collapse 🏗️
A refinery worker was left permanently disabled after a catastrophic equipment failure secured a jaw-dropping $411 million.
Translation: Sometimes “OSHA violation” means “generational wealth.”
4- $112 Million: Texas Dram Shop Disaster 🍸
An overserved patron caused tragedy, and a Texas jury didn’t just pour a drink, they poured gasoline on the fire with a $112 million verdict against the bar.
Translation: It’s one thing to be sloppy with your liquor, it’s another thing to be sloppy with your liquor license, and your insurance limit.
5- $100 Million: Florida Premises Liability (Miami) 🏢
Negligent security led to a wrongful death at a Miami property, and the jury said, “Give them $100 million, and try caring next time.”
Translation: Apartment owners, those broken gates and burned-out bulbs are officially expensive.
6- $54.1 Million: Fatal Truck Accident (Florida) 🚚
This was a wrongful death verdict out of Citrus County, Florida, when a trucker’s “oops” changed a family’s life. The plaintiff and their law firm, Morgan & Morgan, rejected the $2 million offer and secured the $54.1 million verdict in December 2025.
Translation: Never, ever settle if you know your value.
7- $27 Million: Florida Medical Malpractice (Brevard) 🩺
This case centered around provider negligence, a devastating outcome, and a $27 million reality check for the defense.
Translation: Your doctor’s insurance agent is not having a good year.
8- $13 Million: Truck Accident/TBI (Georgia) 🚛
A child suffered a traumatic brain injury and a jury delivered a $13 million verdict to ensure the best care for life.
Translation: The defense tried the “kids are resilient” approach. The jury disagreed.
9- $10 Million+: Multiple Florida and National PI Cases 🏆
2025 was stacked with eight-figure results: auto accidents, slip-and-falls, negligent security, you name it.
Translation: Florida is still king for high personal injury payouts.
Pro Tip:
These awards are rare because 99% of cases settle, and most “wins” are confidential. But when juries get mad, they make history. If you see a personal injury lawyer doing a little dance on Instagram, check the verdicts; they might be celebrating one of these big wins.