Rose Pahl v. Regional Transportation Commission of Washoe County; Tahoe Area Regional Transit, County of Placer, James D. Keller, and Does I - V, inclusive
Published: Mar. 24, 2012 | Result Date: May 20, 2011 | Filing Date: Jan. 1, 1900 |Case number: CV08-02270 Verdict – Defense
Court
Washoe County District
Attorneys
Plaintiff
David C. O'Mara
(O'Mara Law Firm PC)
Defendant
Experts
Plaintiff
John M. Muse
(technical)
Lindley Manning
(technical)
Porfirio A. Aguilar
(technical)
Facts
Plaintiff Rose Pahl was boarding a Tahoe Area Regional Transit bus when allegedly the driver, without warning, closed the bus door, striking her. Plaintiff alleged that, as she was attempting to pay her fare, the driver abruptly moved the bus, causing her to fall. She claimed to have suffered injuries as a result thereof. Pahl sued the Regional Transportation Commission of Washoe County, and several other agencies as well as the driver for negligence.
Injuries
Pahl claimed injuries to her knee, neck, wrist, elbow, shoulder, and neck due to the fall.
Result
The jury rendered a defense verdict.
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