Almeida v. Detroit, City of

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Case Number:

2:22-cv-10617

Court:

Michigan Eastern

Nature of Suit:

Motor Vehicle

Judge:

Gershwin A. Drain

Firms

  1. May 14, 2024

    Detroit Will Pay $7M To Injured Scooter Rider

    The city of Detroit must pay $7 million to a man who was severely injured when he hit a large pothole while riding a Bird scooter in the city, according to a settlement agreement a Michigan federal judge approved Tuesday.

  2. September 21, 2023

    Judge Says Mich. Road Law Trumps Bird Scooter Stipulations

    A Michigan federal judge has ruled that the city of Detroit has to face a lawsuit seeking $10 million for injuries a man sustained while riding a Bird scooter and hitting a large pothole because Michigan law requires the municipality to keep roads safe, denying its dismissal bid.