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Personal Injury & Torts

Jun. 9, 2001

Court Weighs CHP Liability For Accident At Traffic Stop

LOS ANGELES - A California Highway Patrol officer pulls over a speeding motorist to issue a ticket. While parked in the center divide of the freeway, the car is rear-ended by another motorist, resulting in severe injuries to the car's five occupants.

By Peter Blumberg
Daily Journal Staff Writer
        LOS ANGELES - A California Highway Patrol officer pulls over a speeding motorist to issue a ticket. While parked in the center divide of the freeway, the car is rear-ended by another motorist, resulting in severe injuries to the car's five occupants.
        Can the CHP officer be sued for failing to take re...

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