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.