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Western Section Reverses GTLA Verdict Against County for Ambulance Collision, Awarding County Damages Instead
HARDEMAN COUNTY v. JUDY I. MCINTYRE, ET AL.
Court: TN Court of Appeals
Attorneys:
James I. Pentecost and Melissa K. Van Pelt, Jackson, Tennessee, for the appellants, Hardeman County, Tennessee and Hardeman County Emergency Medical Services.
David A. Stowers and Stephen L. Hale, Bolivar, Tennessee, for the appellees, Judy McIntyre and Billy McIntyre.
Jay G. Bush, Jackson, Tennessee, for the appellee, Judy I. McIntyre.
Judge: STAFFORD
This case concerns the liability for a collision involving a vehicle operated by one of the appellees and an ambulance operated by the appellant county. After a bench trial, the trial court awarded damages to appellee driver against the appellant. After a thorough review of the record, we reverse and remand.
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McIntyre v. Hardeman County
I hope trial courts will apply the premise of this case to exclude photographs of property damage if offered to show low impact and a wreck couldn't possibly cause physical injuries alleged by a party.