In a major settlement following a tragic 2020 crash in Roswell, the family of motorcyclist Michael Hurley was awarded $18 million after a lengthy legal battle with the insurance company of the defendant driver. The crash occurred when the defendant improperly executed a left turn into an Arby's, colliding with Hurley who was riding north on Alpharetta Highway, per reports from FOX 5 Atlanta.

The trial spanned over four years and despite video evidence and the defendant's guilty plea to related criminal charges, liability was a point of contention until a jury found the defendant responsible the defense had been maintaining their innocence, and the case appeared destined to stretch indefinitely until the mid-trial settlement was reached. The contentious legal proceedings were overseen by The Honorable Wayne M. Purdom in the State Court of DeKalb County, under case number 21A00557, as reported by Atlanta News First.

"Mr. Hurley was a family man whose life was tragically cut short due to someone else’s negligence," Evan Rosenberg, the attorney from Morgan & Morgan representing the Hurley family, said in a statement obtained by FOX 5 Atlanta. His sentiments underscored the impactful loss felt by the Hurley family and the years-long struggle for justice in the wake of Michael's untimely death.

The case highlighted the often arduous and protracted path to resolution in civil litigation, where despite clear evidence such as video footage the insurance company's steadfast denial of their client's liability prolonged the family's distress, only breaking after the jury's verdict prompted a change of course for the settlement agreement. Scott Hurley, Michael's brother, was represented by a team from Morgan & Morgan including attorney Evan Rosenberg, who expressed satisfaction with the jury's decision and the eventual settlement in an interview with Atlanta News First.