Eric Fong | Hilton v. Washington State DOC, et al | $42 Million Verdict
About this episode
The episode discusses a significant legal case involving Jessica Hilton and the failures of state agencies to protect her from severe abuse.
In this episode of the Great Trials Podcast, host Steve Lowry and Yvonne Godfrey welcome guest Eric Fong to discuss a significant case involving Jessica Hilton versus the Washington Department of Corrections and Child Protective Services. CASE SUMMARY: **TRIGGER WARNING** The case in focus deals with severe instances of sexual abuse, specifically involving Jessica Hilton and multiple failures of state agencies to protect her and her siblings. ERIC FONG BIO: Eric has obtained the two largest general damages jury verdicts for one person in Washington state history; $91,000,000 for a premise liability matter that resulted in a TBI and $42,000,000 for the governmental neglect of a child that resulted in abuse and PTSD. Eric began his career as a public defender, dedicating 11 years advocating for those in need — work he remains most proud of to this day. With nearly three decades of trial experience, Eric has tried over 100 cases to verdict and has received state and national trial lawyer of the year awards. In addition to his legal practice, Eric loves teaching and has been an instructor of the Gerry Spence Method for over 20 years. Eric loves working with his wife on their cut…
People in this episode
Hosts: Steve Lowry, Yvonne Godfrey
Guest: Eric Fong
Topics covered
- legal case
- sexual abuse
- government neglect
- trial law
- child protection
- jury verdict
Keywords
- Eric Fong
- Jessica Hilton
- Washington DOC
- trial lawyer
- jury verdict
- sexual abuse
- government neglect
- PTSD
- TBI
Sponsors
Harris Lowry Manton LLP
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Washington Department of Corrections, Child Protective Services, Fong Law, Dee Daniels Media
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