Michael Lyons Featured on DK Global for the Role 3D Animation Played in Securing a $109.5 Million Verdict

Michael Lyons was quoted in an article published by DK Global detailing the circumstances of a 2021 home explosion that left two people with severe injuries. Despite overwhelming evidence to the contrary that this was a gas explosion, as concluded by both the San Antonio Police Department and Fire Department, CPS Energy has maintained before, during, and after the trial that it bears no responsibility. With the explosion site cleared and critical evidence lost, Lyons & Simmons was faced with the daunting task of proving CPS Energy’s liability. In the article, Michael Lyons discusses how the Lyons & Simmons trial team used 3D animation and expert witnesses to illustrate the magnitude of the explosion and its debris field and to depict the nature and extent of the severe burn injuries.

After a two-week trial, a San Antonio jury awarded over $109.5 million against CPS Energy. The verdict is believed to be the largest negligence verdict in the history of Bexar County for a personal injury case. This case underscores the critical importance of demonstrative evidence and its impact on the presentation of complex issues to juries. Lyons emphasized the vital role of state-of-the-art electronic evidence, “where you've got complex evidence that the jury is going to need to see, feel, hear, and understand."

Read more in the DK Global article here.