$842,000
Wrongful Death
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Case Details
City of Springfield fought two jury verdicts for 16 years in a wrongful death case involving a drowned son due to lifeguard negligence.
Additional Notes
Two juries and 2 trial judges and 1 appellate court returned and upheld verdicts finding the city was reckless in failing to train their guards and ignoring 30 years of industry knowledge in lifeguard safety. The City has agreed to pay over $842,000.00 after losing their argument that the jury got it wrong and they should have complete immunity.