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Wichita City Settles Scooter Crash Lawsuit | Wichita News
Wichita’s about to shell out nearly half a million bucks to settle a lawsuit stemming from a police car slamming into a scooter two years ago — leaving two riders with serious injuries and a city council vote looming. The plaintiffs, Joseph Oliver and Patricia Carrion, say the officer was speeding and tailgating, tossing them off the scooter. Oliver’s medical bills piled up with ER visits, physical therapy, and imaging. The city admits the crash happened but denies negligence — pushing the settlement as a smart move to dodge trial uncertainty, not an admission of fault. A hefty payout, but a…
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