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Confidence Score: 90%Verdict
$1.8 Million
Case Summary
The plaintiff was an unemployed female student who was injured while she was a passenger on a NYC Transit bus. Liability was split between the bus and the private driver. The plaintiff underwent conservative treatment for a herniation in her lumbar spine, eventually had a spinal fusion surgery which was unsuccessful, and later had a subsequent surgery to stabilize her sacroiliac joint. The settlement was agreed upon after the fifth day of jury selection.
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View Original SourceFirst observed: August 27, 2026
Last checked: September 17, 2026
Record Details
Category
Motor vehicle accidents
Result Type
Verdict
Year
Year not reported
Location
NY
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