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Motorcyclist who lost leg in firetruck crash awarded $28 million in lawsuit against L.A. Fire Department
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· August 23, 2026
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Key points The source provides more information about the case, but key details are that the motorcyclist was awarded $28 million and that the lawsuit was against the L. A motorcyclist who was involved in a crash with a firetruck has been awarded $28 million in a lawsuit.
A motorcyclist who was involved in a crash with a firetruck has been awarded $28 million in a lawsuit. The lawsuit was filed against the L.A. Fire Department. The motorcyclist suffered a severe injury, losing a leg as a result of the crash.
Further details about the incident and the lawsuit are available from the source. The outcome of the lawsuit has been reported, with the motorcyclist receiving a significant award.
The source provides more information about the case, but key details are that the motorcyclist was awarded $28 million and that the lawsuit was against the L.A. Fire Department.
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Category: safety Published: August 23, 2026 Source: KTLA Reading time: 1 min
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