$6,200,000 Police Misconduct Jury awarded $4.91 million after an officer repeatedly struck the handcuffed client during a traffic stop; fees, costs, and interest brought the final judgment above $6.2 million. During a traffic stop in Michigan, a young man was pulled from his vehicle and searched. When he asked an officer why he'd been stopped, a second officer walked up and punched him in the face hard enough to knock him unconscious. Three attorneys rejected the case, but Christopher Trainor took it to trial. The defense initially offered $25,000 to settle, then $75,000 as trial approached, but Trainor advised his client to reject both. When the officer later tried to intimidate the young man inside the courtroom itself, Trainor positioned himself between them, making clear the intimidation would stop. The jury agreed the harm was worth far more than the defense's lowball offers: they returned a $4.91 million verdict, and with attorney fees, costs, and post-judgment interest, the final judgment exceeded $6.2 million—a statement that a citizen's right to ask a lawful question without being assaulted by a uniformed officer is foundational, not a technicality, and that a badge doesn't grant immunity from accountability.
$5,800,000 Police Misconduct Client beaten by police officer after exiting his car; traumatic brain injury and fractured neck.
$5,500,000 Police Misconduct Police misconduct resulting in severe injuries.
$5,200,000 Auto Accident Wayne County jury verdict for a Michigan teacher rear-ended by a Detroit Water and Sewerage Department van. A Michigan teacher was stopped at a red light when a Detroit Water and Sewerage Department van crashed into the back of his car without braking.
Witnesses said the city driver appeared to be looking at a device before impact. The crash caused a traumatic brain injury, cervical and lumbar herniated discs, and years of work disruption. The City's only formal offer was $25,000; the Wayne County jury awarded $5.2 million.
$5,000,000 Wrongful Death Michigan Legal Center secured a $5 million judgment for Maged Abdelmaguid’s estate after a fatal semi-truck crash. Maged Abdelmaguid was 49 years old when he died in a semi-truck crash. When his widow needed legal support, she asked Michigan Legal Center to fight for her and her family.
Maged was resting in a semi-truck’s sleeping area while his co-driver was at the wheel. The co-driver lost control, causing the truck to jackknife and collide with another semi, hit the concrete median barrier and catch fire.
Maged was found unresponsive and pronounced dead at the scene. The expert forensic pathologist hired by Michigan Legal Center concluded that Maged died from asphyxiation and was conscious for several minutes while trapped. A defense pathologist disagreed, concluding that the head injury would have prevented conscious pain and suffering.
Michigan Legal Center investigated the crash and worked with experts to show how it happened, develop evidence concerning fault and document the circumstances of Maged’s death and his family’s financial loss. After nearly two years of litigation, Michigan Legal Center secured a $5 million judgment in favor of Maged’s estate.
$4,500,000+ Wrongful Death Settlement for the family of a union member killed in a motor vehicle accident. The defense disputed liability and made no settlement offers. The Michigan Legal Center, Law Offices of Christopher J. Trainor & Associates secured a $4,500,000+ settlement on behalf of the family of a union member who tragically lost his life in a motor vehicle accident. Despite the defense vigorously disputing liability and making no settlement offers, Michigan Legal Center remained committed to holding the responsible party accountable and achieved a significant recovery for their client. While no amount of money can replace a loved one, Michigan Legal Center is proud to obtain justice for this family.
$4,100,000 Civil Rights Wrongful death civil rights case — client choked while protesting brother's arrest.
$2,800,000 Personal Injury Lady Knocked down by a pitbull; minor traumatic brain injury.
$6,200,000 Police Misconduct Jury awarded $4.91 million after an officer repeatedly struck the handcuffed client during a traffic stop; fees, costs, and interest brought the final judgment above $6.2 million. During a traffic stop in Michigan, a young man was pulled from his vehicle and searched. When he asked an officer why he'd been stopped, a second officer walked up and punched him in the face hard enough to knock him unconscious. Three attorneys rejected the case, but Christopher Trainor took it to trial. The defense initially offered $25,000 to settle, then $75,000 as trial approached, but Trainor advised his client to reject both. When the officer later tried to intimidate the young man inside the courtroom itself, Trainor positioned himself between them, making clear the intimidation would stop. The jury agreed the harm was worth far more than the defense's lowball offers: they returned a $4.91 million verdict, and with attorney fees, costs, and post-judgment interest, the final judgment exceeded $6.2 million—a statement that a citizen's right to ask a lawful question without being assaulted by a uniformed officer is foundational, not a technicality, and that a badge doesn't grant immunity from accountability.
$5,800,000 Police Misconduct Client beaten by police officer after exiting his car; traumatic brain injury and fractured neck.
$5,500,000 Police Misconduct Police misconduct resulting in severe injuries.
$5,200,000 Auto Accident Wayne County jury verdict for a Michigan teacher rear-ended by a Detroit Water and Sewerage Department van. A Michigan teacher was stopped at a red light when a Detroit Water and Sewerage Department van crashed into the back of his car without braking.
Witnesses said the city driver appeared to be looking at a device before impact. The crash caused a traumatic brain injury, cervical and lumbar herniated discs, and years of work disruption. The City's only formal offer was $25,000; the Wayne County jury awarded $5.2 million.
$5,000,000 Wrongful Death Michigan Legal Center secured a $5 million judgment for Maged Abdelmaguid’s estate after a fatal semi-truck crash. Maged Abdelmaguid was 49 years old when he died in a semi-truck crash. When his widow needed legal support, she asked Michigan Legal Center to fight for her and her family.
Maged was resting in a semi-truck’s sleeping area while his co-driver was at the wheel. The co-driver lost control, causing the truck to jackknife and collide with another semi, hit the concrete median barrier and catch fire.
Maged was found unresponsive and pronounced dead at the scene. The expert forensic pathologist hired by Michigan Legal Center concluded that Maged died from asphyxiation and was conscious for several minutes while trapped. A defense pathologist disagreed, concluding that the head injury would have prevented conscious pain and suffering.
Michigan Legal Center investigated the crash and worked with experts to show how it happened, develop evidence concerning fault and document the circumstances of Maged’s death and his family’s financial loss. After nearly two years of litigation, Michigan Legal Center secured a $5 million judgment in favor of Maged’s estate.
$4,500,000+ Wrongful Death Settlement for the family of a union member killed in a motor vehicle accident. The defense disputed liability and made no settlement offers. The Michigan Legal Center, Law Offices of Christopher J. Trainor & Associates secured a $4,500,000+ settlement on behalf of the family of a union member who tragically lost his life in a motor vehicle accident. Despite the defense vigorously disputing liability and making no settlement offers, Michigan Legal Center remained committed to holding the responsible party accountable and achieved a significant recovery for their client. While no amount of money can replace a loved one, Michigan Legal Center is proud to obtain justice for this family.
$4,100,000 Civil Rights Wrongful death civil rights case — client choked while protesting brother's arrest.
$2,800,000 Personal Injury Lady Knocked down by a pitbull; minor traumatic brain injury.
