Fresno Jury Finds City Liable for Bus Injury to Passenger
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Case Background
On September 21, 2021, Kay Moseley rode a Fresno Area Express bus near Barstow Avenue and Palm Avenue in Fresno, California. She was seated when the bus, operated by a City of Fresno employee identified in filings as John Doe, suddenly braked hard without warning. The abrupt stop threw Moseley from her seat, causing her to strike the bus interior.
Moseley filed a personal injury lawsuit in Fresno County Superior Court on September 15, 2022, naming the City of Fresno and other public entities. She alleged the City controlled and entrusted the bus and that its employee operated it negligently.
Cause
Moseley claimed negligence and motor vehicle liability under California Vehicle Code §17001 and Government Code §815.2. She argued the abrupt braking was unreasonable and unsafe, directly causing her fall and injuries.
Injury
Moseley said she suffered serious injuries when she hit the interior of the bus. The complaint referenced hospital and medical
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