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Zarutska Family Sues CATS Over Safety Failures | Durham News
The family of Iryna Zarutska, the 23-year-old Ukrainian refugee fatally stabbed on Charlotte’s light rail last August, is launching a civil lawsuit blaming security and safety failures for her death. Targeting outside parties, they argue basic measures like turnstiles and fare enforcement — recommended by North Carolina’s State Auditor after citing fare evasion and public safety risks — are urgently needed. While city officials debate cost and effectiveness, CATS says it’s ramped up security and safety efforts, citing a drop in major crimes this year. The family’s attorney vows to pursue…
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