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Torts/Personal Injury

Feb. 26, 2025

Fatal car chase lawsuit heads to trial, claims policy failures

A father's lawsuit over a deadly sheriff's car chase survives dismissal. He challenged Santa Clara County's pursuit policies and immunity claims after a crash killed his children.

A judge denied a motion for summary judgment in a case against Santa Clara County on Tuesday that could impact its sheriff's office's car pursuit policies. The plaintiff's lead counsel claims "an out-of-control cowboy cop" acted negligently during a car pursuit that killed a brother and sister in a highway collision.

The case is being brought by the siblings' father, Al Nievas, who claims the sheriff's office failed to adhere to California Vehicle Cod...

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