Case Background

Cheryl Rogers filed a lawsuit on April 20, 2020, in the Fourth Judicial Circuit, Duval County, Florida. She had sued the City of Jacksonville both individually and as the representative of her daughter’s estate. The case arose from a vehicle crash involving Cheryl and her daughter, Shakera Monet Rogers.

Cause

On November 1, 2019, a vehicle driven by Artius Culler had struck Cheryl Rogers’ car. The collision had occurred at an intersection where the stop sign was blocked by overgrown tree branches. The sign was not visible to Culler. The City of Jacksonville had allegedly failed to maintain the sign’s visibility. This failure allegedly caused the crash.

Injury

Shakera Monet Rogers had suffered critical injuries and died on November 12, 2019. Cheryl Rogers had also been injured in the crash. She experienced physical harm, emotional distress, and financial losses.

Damages

The lawsuit sought compensation for medical and funeral costs, pain and suffering, and lost support. Cheryl Rogers also claimed damages for mental anguish and lost income. The complaint demanded a jury trial and judgment against the City of Jacksonville.

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