A Los Angeles jury awarded $28 million to motorcyclist Robert Danbom after a 2021 East Hollywood crash involving a city firetruck. Danbom said he had the green light when the truck entered his path on Vermont Avenue, dislocating his shoulder and crushing his leg, which was later amputated below the knee.
WHO:Robert Danbom; Los Angeles city firetruck driver (city employee)
WHAT:Jury verdict awarding $28 million to a motorcyclist over injuries from a firetruck crash
WHEN:Sep 2, 2021
WHERE:East Hollywood, Los Angeles, CA
WHY:Danbom alleged the firetruck entered his path abruptly while he had the green light, leading to the crash and his injuries.
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