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Historic $129 Million Verdict Awarded to Family of Young Girl Killed in School Traffic Accident

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Slidell, Louisiana – A St. Tammany County jury has awarded $129 million in damages to the family of a 6-year-old girl, Emma Savoie, who was tragically struck and killed by a car in 2022 near her school, Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic School, during an after-school running activity. The incident, which has reverberated throughout the community, occurred as Emma tried to catch up with her older brother Beau, 9, during the run when she crossed the street and was hit. The legal proceedings wrapped up last Friday with a verdict that highlights significant concerns about … Read more

Louisiana Family Awarded $129 Million in Landmark Verdict for Young Daughter’s Fatal Accident Near School

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Slidell, LA — In a landmark ruling, the family of a 6-year-old girl killed by a car near her school was awarded $129 million in damages, shedding light on traffic safety responsibilities and the value of young lives in legal disputes. In 2022, Emma Savoie was tragically struck while participating in a school running group at Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic School in Slidell, Louisiana. Emma and her 9-year-old brother, Beau, were active participants in their school’s running club. On the day of the tragedy, Emma was attempting to catch up to her brother across … Read more

$129 Million Verdict for Family of 6-Year-Old Girl Fatally Injured at Louisiana School

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In a significant legal decision emanating from Lafayette, Louisiana, a jury has awarded $129 million in damages to the family of a 6-year-old girl who tragically lost her life in an accident at her school. The legal verdict marks one of the largest of its kind, symbolizing not only the immense loss suffered by the family but also spotlighting safety concerns within school premises. The incident, which occurred in the fall of 2021, involved a commercial delivery truck that ran over the young student while she was at school. Reports indicate that the driver of … Read more

$129 Million Verdict for Family of 6-Year-Old Girl Fatally Injured at Louisiana School

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Baton Rouge, LA — A jury has awarded a substantial $129 million in damages to the family of a 6-year-old girl who tragically lost her life after being run over by a car at her school in Louisiana. This landmark case, concluding on Wednesday, shined a spotlight on issues of vehicular safety on school premises and resulted in one of the largest compensatory figures provided in recent years for such incidents. The accident, which occurred last year, deeply impacted the local community and spurred calls for enhanced measures to ensure the safety of children in … Read more