Tire Trials, Billion-Dollar Wins & Lemurs on the Loose with Kyle Farrar
In this high-powered episode of The Dirty Verdict, the guys welcome legal heavyweight Kyle Farrar, two-time National Trial Lawyer of the Year and appellate ace, for an in-depth look at two of the most talked-about product liability verdicts in the country including a $31 million Miami verdict and a nearly $1 billion seatbelt defect case against Mitsubishi.
From starting a boutique plaintiffs firm with a loan and a tire case they swore theyd never take, to building a national litigation powerhouse, Kyle recounts his journey in candid, hilarious, and jaw-dropping detail. And yes they even dive into lemur litigation.
Highlights from the Show:
- $31 Million Miami Verdict: How a flying wheel assembly led to a tragic loss and a high-stakes agency theory trial win.
- The Mitsubishi Seatbelt Case: A 1992 sports car, rip-stitch seatbelt defect, and a billion-dollar judgment that changed lives.
- Trial Tactics & Jury Strategy: From unique jury selection in Florida to prepping witnesses with master consultants.
- Auto Products & Tire Litigation: How Kyles firm came to dominate the nations tire defect docket by accident.
- Mentorship & Firm Building: Starting a firm on fumes, hiring their first lawyer the day Kyles son was born, and growing into a national presence.
- The Lemur Case: A surprise detour into Texass most unforgettable monkey-mauling mailman lawsuit.
- Faith, Mission Work & Client Humanity: Heartfelt moments from clients whose lives were changed and how Kyles team helped them seek justice.
- Lawyering in Loud Courtrooms: Miami lawyers, Zoom deposition brawls, and what not to do when pro hac vice.
- Alex Jones Trial Behind the Scenes: Kyle recalls the viral courtroom moment when Jones tried to confront him mid-trial.
Bonus:
Find out what happens when you tell opposing counsel to "shut your mouth" in a deposition and why Wes Ball didnt know he was trying the case until a week in.
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