Spanish Speaking Plaintiffs Receive Lower Awards

Posted on October 7, 2009 by Tom Crane

 According to a recent study, Spanish speaking plaintiffs received lower awards in civil cases.  Spanish speaking plaintiffs needing translators received lower awards.  Interest was initially sparked when a Dallas, Texas plaintiff lawyer noticed that his clients needing translators seemed to obtain lower verdicts from the jury.  This study apparently supports his initial suspicion. 

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