Deadly I-35 Crash Sparks Over $150M in Lawsuits Targeting Amazon Logistics and ZBN Transport

Source: ASPW

AUSTIN, Texas — The fatal crash on Interstate 35 has now led to a wave of lawsuits exceeding $150 million, naming Amazon Logistics, ZBN Transport, and driver Solomun Weldekeal Araya as defendants.

Nathan Jonard, one of the crash survivors, filed a $100 million lawsuit in Travis County, accusing Araya of reckless driving while under the influence of CNS depressants. The crash involved 17 vehicles, left five people dead, and injured 11 more. Jonard suffered major injuries and claims his life has been permanently changed.

Additional lawsuits have been filed in Dallas County by the families of Natalia Perez and Sergieo Daniel Lopez, who died along with their children. Each suit seeks over $1 million and demands the preservation of critical evidence.

North Texas attorney Domingo Garcia also filed a $50 million lawsuit on behalf of Maria Concepcion Joaquin, 78, who left behind 11 children and 40 grandchildren. Garcia’s firm noted other victims, including a child, suffered life-altering injuries.

As Texas lawmakers push forward bills that could limit civil suits against trucking companies, these lawsuits call attention to hiring practices and accountability in the transport sector.