Facts

Ashlee Marron died from a fatal car crash that occurred at an intersection in the City of Highland that the family of Ms. Marron and multiple experts claimed was a dangerous condition.

PLAINTIFF'S CONTENTIONS:
Ms. Marron's family sued the city for wrongful death, claiming the accident was the fault of the City of Highland as the intersection did not provide for ample sight distance.

DEFENDANT'S CONTENTIONS:
The City of Highland argued that the intersection did not cause or contribute to the accident, and that it took measures to control traffic prior to the fatal accident. Moreover, the City of Highland argued that there was more than required sight distance and that the cause of the accident was the reckless manner in which Ms. Marron operated her vehicle. Defendant argued that despite the accident being a tragedy, the passing of Ms. Marron was not due to the presentation of the intersection.

Damages

Marron's family sought $4 million in damages.

Result

The jury found that Highland City was not liable for the fatal collision in any regard and that the intersection was not dangerous.

Length

four weeks