Newark, NJ

Newark, NJ: (Apr-04-07) In a lawsuit filed against the city of Newark by pedestrians who were injured during a police chase, the city agreed to pay a $3.6 million compensation to resolve claims. Curtis Berry, 19, was paralyzed after being hit by a stolen sport utility vehicle that was being pursued by police. He will receive more than $2 million, which will be paid to his mother, Violet Berry. Two other women injured in the accident, Jessica Pemberton and Desiree Chester, will also each receive $150,000. The accident took place when police had pursued three car thieves in a 10-minute, high-speed chase that ended when the SUV the thieves were driving swerved to avoid a compact car, but instead hit a group of pedestrians before running into a telephone pole. [1010 WINS: POLICE PURSUIT]

Legal Help

If you have a similar problem and would like to be contacted by a lawyer at no cost or obligation, please click the link below.
Published on Apr-9-07