Case Result

$1M

Motor Vehicle Accident

Trial Verdict

Aliquippa, PA

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Case Details

Verdict against PennDOT for its failure to install a traffic signal at an unsafe intersection of two state roads, resulting in 4 fatalities and a severe injury. Traffic engineer proved the intersection was dangerous due to skewed angle and significant accident history. PennDOT agreed to pay its statutory damage cap.

Additional Notes

PennDOT's defense focused on excessive speed and policy requiring municipality to pay for signal. Expert noted speed was a problem requiring a light. PennDOT agreed to pay statutory damage cap of $1 million.

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