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Karrar Aburdarb v. City of St. Louis
Date: 06-27-2013
Case Number: 0922-CC01664
Judge: Thomas C. Grady
Court: Circuit Court, St. Louis City, Missouri
Plaintiff's Attorney: Mark Alan Helfers
Defendant's Attorney: Thomas Richard McDonnell
Description:
Adel Aburdarb and Nawal Rassooli, individually and the parents of Karrar Abudarb, deceased, sued the City of St. Louis on a governmental tort claim wrongful death theory claiming that their son was killed when a goal post fell on him and crushed his skull on November 19, 2007. Karrar Abudarb, age 19, was using a portable goal to do pull-ups when it tipped over and crushed his skull.
Plaintiffs claimed that park officials knew that the portable goals that they used were dangerous.
The City claimed that the decedent knew or should have known that the goal was not anchored and was potentially danagerous.
Plaintiffs claimed that park officials knew that the portable goals that they used were dangerous.
The City claimed that the decedent knew or should have known that the goal was not anchored and was potentially danagerous.
Outcome:
Plaintiffs' verdict for $160,0000 with a finding that the decedent was 75% at fault reducing the award to $40,000.00.
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About This Case
What was the outcome of Karrar Aburdarb v. City of St. Louis?
The outcome was: Plaintiffs' verdict for $160,0000 with a finding that the decedent was 75% at fault reducing the award to $40,000.00.
Which court heard Karrar Aburdarb v. City of St. Louis?
This case was heard in Circuit Court, St. Louis City, Missouri, MO. The presiding judge was Thomas C. Grady.
Who were the attorneys in Karrar Aburdarb v. City of St. Louis?
Plaintiff's attorney: Mark Alan Helfers. Defendant's attorney: Thomas Richard McDonnell.
When was Karrar Aburdarb v. City of St. Louis decided?
This case was decided on June 27, 2013.