But because of the way jurors apportioned blame in the product liability case, Jessica DeLeon stands to get what's left of $1.53 million after attorney fees and litigation costs.
DeLeon had sued Northrop Grumman Systems Corp., the manufacturer of the runaway truck that pinned her against a steel post three years ago.
DeLeon, 36, was severely injured when the unmanned pumper truck went into gear and began moving forward with no driver. DeLeon, who was operating the pumps at the time, jumped down and tried to hit the kill switch but was pinned.
DeLeon now uses a wheelchair. Workers' compensation insurance has paid about $1 million in medical costs, but it has fallen mostly to family and friends to help with modifications to her home and give her rides to doctors' offices.
DeLeon sought at least $10 million, based on future needs, lost earnings and punitive damages.
Jurors found Grumman negligent but assigned it only 17.5 percent of the blame and 82.5 percent to the Belen Fire Department, which couldn't be sued under state law.
