Transportation
Sep. 25, 2017
Girl awarded $36.1M in lawsuit against school bus company
An 11-year-old girl was awarded $36.1 million for severe injuries she suffered when a car hit her as she tried to cross the street to board her school bus several years ago.
A San Bernardino County jury awarded an 11-year-old girl $36.1 million for severe injuries she suffered when a car hit her as she crossed the street to board a school bus.
The verdict, reached Thursday, endorsed the argument of plaintiff Isabella Escamilla Sanchez’s attorneys that the bus company was negligent for failing to report and prevent mid-street crossings.
“Bus drivers could be fired on ...
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