Favorability to Plaintiff:

7 (Moderately Favorable)

Summary:

A major urban venue with a diverse jury pool, a sophisticated plaintiff bar, and a bench known for balance. The county mixes city and suburb, so panels include large blocs of conservative suburban voters alongside urban jurors. Results show strong plaintiff verdicts in negligence and corporate cases, with frequent substantial awards and a $4.3M verdict in 2023. The area has grown and become more moderate in politics, which adds a slight plaintiff lean on clear liability with sound damages proof. That said, it is not as plaintiff-friendly as Dallas, and defense themes can still land with suburban panels. Net: a high-capacity forum with real upside, steady trial resources, and mixed but improving outcomes for plaintiffs.

Our Results Here:

$35,000,000 – Record-breaking wrongful death settlement against Ben E. Keith for 18-wheeler crash.
$7,750,000 – Mid-trial settlement for worker who lost part of his leg in an industrial workplace incident.

County Seat:

Fort Worth

Population (2024):

2,230,708

Median Age:

35.1

Median Income:

$81,905

2024 Election Results:

Trump (51.8%)