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How International Airline Secures Favorable Settlement Using Predictive Analytics
The Challenge
Our client, a major international airline, faced an admitted liability lawsuit stemming from a significant aviation incident. The plaintiff alleged severe physical and emotional harm, seeking over $10 million in damages. With trial rapidly approaching and mediation looming, the airline needed clear, actionable insights to guide their strategy and achieve the best possible outcome.
How We Helped
To provide clarity, we conducted a comprehensive jury simulation using a large, demographically representative pool. Our analysis simulated 1,000 potential jury panels and delivered critical findings, including:
Verdict Tendencies
Simulations indicated a strong likelihood that jurors would favor the plaintiff, with a majority awarding damages.
Damages Projections
Our analysis predicted a substantial average damages award, providing a reliable benchmark for settlement discussions.
Strategic Juror Profiles
Insights into juror attitudes revealed that certain demographics and prior experiences correlated strongly with higher awards, enabling the defense to refine their narrative and focus on mitigating key juror concerns.
This tailored analysis provided the airline’s legal team with data-driven guidance as they entered final mediation.
The Outcome
Using our insights, the defense team successfully navigated mediation and achieved a settlement significantly below the predicted average damages award. By strategically addressing the most impactful juror concerns, they were able to resolve the case favorably without proceeding to trial.
Key Benefits for the Client
Data-Driven Confidence
The predictive analysis empowered the legal team to negotiate from a position of strength, reducing uncertainty at a critical juncture.
Targeted Strategy
Juror profiling and damages estimates helped the team craft a compelling narrative and focus on their most persuasive defense arguments.
Ongoing Value
Satisfied with the results, the client retained VerdictSimulator for multiple additional cases, recognizing the transformative impact of predictive analytics on litigation outcomes.
This case underscores the value of VerdictSimulator in high-stakes litigation, turning complex and uncertain scenarios into manageable, strategic opportunities for success.
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