2024
in a Street Hazard Case Outstanding Defense Verdict
AWARDS
Motorcyclist Blames Poor Pothole Repair for Loss of Leg Not Guilty
PLAINTIFF ASKED $5M DEFENSE OFFER N/A VERDICT For the Defense
P laintiff was riding a motorcycle on South Lake Shore Drive. A poorly patched pot- hole caused a nearby motorcyclist to lose control and fall. Plaintiff swerved to avoid collid- ing with the fallen motorcyclist. After he pulled to the side of the road, he was struck by yet
another motorcyclist. He sustained a traumatic amputation of his left leg and blamed the City of Chicago’s negligent patch work. The defense argued plaintiff could not identify which patched pothole caused the accident and the City denied there were any negligent patches in the area.
56 JURY VERDICT REPORTER • 2024 ANNUAL TRIAL LAWYER EXCELLENCE AWARDS
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