Over $21.3m in verdict (with additional delay damages and post verdict interest) and settlements against Greyhound Bus Company. This crash and lawsuit, which led to a 7 week trial in Philadelphia County, was featured on CNN. In 2013, a Greyhound Bus operator fell asleep while driving a bus full of passengers from New York City to Cleveland, Ohio. This crash occurred on Interstate 80 (“I-80”) in 2013, in White Deer Township, Union County, Pennsylvania. Jon Ostroff, Esquire was interviewed in this CNN news story focusing on Greyhound’s failure to adequately monitor fatigue among its drivers. The verdict portion of this recovery was $5.05m, which is the largest recorded verdict against Greyhound Bus Company in Pennsylvania.
Awards and Professional Recognition
Representing more than 25,000 clients during the past 25 years has given Jon Ostroff the knowledge and experience to win in the courtroom or settle an insurance claim for top dollar. The continuing recognition by the legal community, clients and high-profile publications and media (like CNN), is an indication of Jon’s commitment to excellence.