Comments on: City Commissioners Approve $236,500 Personal Injury Settlement

By: Vic

Vic — Sat, 16 May 2020 14:08:06 +0000

the sidewalks are fine but he problem is the city and tree huggers planted trees adjoining the sidewalks. the roots are destroying the sidewalks. there are always crews repairing the sidewalks and will continue until they get wise and remove the trees.

By: Edward Lyle

Edward Lyle — Fri, 15 May 2020 12:13:24 +0000

In reply to Tango247.

That’s a pretty substantial settlement. I can only assume there are some serious trip-n-fall related health impacts. Not withstanding the occasional legitimate claim, the sidewalk trip-n-fall is a running scam in most counties and municipalities. Many actually have a separate fund for them.

The standard settlement is usually $15k… $5k for the ambulance chaser and $10k for the alleged vic. Most are just settled without discussion because it’s cheaper than legal costs in the long run. I suspect this one is only reported because of the unusually high payout.

By: Hal

Hal — Thu, 14 May 2020 17:21:55 +0000

In reply to Casey. "is the guy just a klutz?". Nice Casey, nice. Warm heart ya got there.

By: Tango247

Tango247 — Thu, 14 May 2020 11:54:00 +0000

So sidewalks and bike lanes and city parks (with dangerous slides and swings) should all be banned in the interest of public health. Perhaps a mandatory helmet decree to keep from overwhelming the healthcare system until all the sidewalks, bike lanes and playgrounds can be flattened and covered with at least 24 inches of bio-sensible recycled splinter free mulch.

By: Vic

Vic — Thu, 14 May 2020 03:13:38 +0000

Drew, 200k/300k cap. 60k was most likely for the loss consortium claim by the wife.

By: Drew

Drew — Wed, 13 May 2020 00:38:39 +0000

Isnt the city protected under sovereign immunity with a $200k cap?

By: Will S

Will S — Tue, 12 May 2020 14:26:11 +0000

It sure would be nice to see a picture of the sidewalk in this article. I can only assume that the condition of the sidewalk was addressed immediately or this would have been dismissed. If the sidewalk was neglected then the settlement amount is light given the extent of treatment.

By: News Maven

News Maven — Tue, 12 May 2020 06:53:25 +0000

In reply to Snidely Whiplash. Send the bill to Gil & Gail!

By: Brent Murray Ferrel

Brent Murray Ferrel — Tue, 12 May 2020 05:30:11 +0000

That certainly is not enough money for a brain bleed. My only question is how bad was the sidewalk’s condition. As for a preexisting blood thinner condition the eggshell plaintiff rule applies.

By: Casey

Casey — Mon, 11 May 2020 17:39:33 +0000

Was the sidewalk in disrepair? Southwood is a fairlt well-kept neighborhood. Is this something the city is truly responsible for? Or is this guy just a klutz? His preexisting issues that require blood thinners aren’t the city’s fault. Seems fishy that the guy is a government lobbyist and attorney, too. This whole thing stinks.