Firetruck Verdict Shocks LA | Orange County News

A Los Angeles jury just delivered a jaw-dropping $28 million verdict to a motorcyclist whose leg was crushed by a city firetruck in 2021 — the largest payout in California for this type of injury. The crash, allegedly caused by the firetruck running a red light, forced the rider to have his leg amputated. His lawyer slammed the city attorney’s office for lackluster engagement, saying earlier settlements could’ve saved taxpayers money. Video evidence backed the plaintiff, while the driver claimed he checked traffic and slowed down. This case is part of a troubling trend: LA’s facing record payouts after collisions involving city vehicles — including nearly $50 million for a garbage truck hit and $11 million for a DWP vehicle strike. City officials blame pandemic-related backlogs and juries growing less forgiving toward municipalities. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/40744a6c344e7e3c