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Firm-published
Confidence Score: 90%Recovery
$3.5 Million
Case Summary
For traumatic brain injury sustained by a college student against university which directed students to drive themselves to an athletic practice in hazardous weather conditions, in violation of safety standards and university rules, resulting in motor vehicle skidding on an icy roadway and colliding with a truck.
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View Original SourceFirst observed: August 27, 2026
Last checked: August 27, 2026
Record Details
Category
Motor vehicle accidents
Result Type
Recovery
Year
Year not reported
Location
NY
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