Verdict for the plaintiff
An Oconee County verdict this afternoon for the plaintiff in the case of Murphy vs. Savel. Murphy was awarded $375 thousand in his negligence lawsuit. At the time of his injuries volunteer fire fighter Murphy stood directing traffic on the Old Clemson Highway and was struck by a car driven by Tammy Marie Savel. It was two-day trial. Each side now gets 10 days to make post-trial motions.