State’s Largest Drunken Driving Verdict Continues to Grow Due to Filing Error, Attorney Says by RG | Jan 27, 2026 | Law.com A $40-million verdict drunk-driving verdict gained over $4.5-million in post-judgment interest while an insurer disputed a simple filing error for nearly 18 months, J. David Stradley, of White & Stradley in Raleigh, told Law.com. error code: 502