$185,211 settlement in death of Nebraska woman from car accident

Case Name:

Jeffrey Henery v. City of Omaha

Case Number: 263 Neb. 700

Date: 04/12/02

State: Nebraska

Details:

During a police pursuit, a motor vehicle driven by Douglas L. Henderson collided with a building, and the vehicle’s passenger, Carol Lee Henery, was killed. Jeffrey W. Henery filed a petition in the district court for Douglas County alleging that the City of Omaha was liable for damages due to Henery’s death in that Henery was an “innocent third party” whose death was caused by the vehicular pursuit by an Omaha police officer. The district court concluded that Henery was an “innocent third party” and concluded that the city was liable for damages due to Henery’s death. The district court entered judgment against the city and in favor of the plaintiff in the amount of $185,211.22.

Verdict Outcome:

Jury verdict for plaintiff in the amount of $185,211.22