Kansas Supreme Court Reverses Pothole Liability Shield | Kansas City News

A Kansas man who got tossed from his car after hitting a pothole won a major legal victory when the state’s highest court tossed out the public-duty doctrine, ruling cities have a specific duty to keep streets safe for drivers. The unanimous decision reopens Troy Alan Martin’s case and could set a precedent for holding municipalities accountable for dangerous infrastructure, shifting the legal landscape for future road injury lawsuits. 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/d0925aeb55a06198