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Wrongful Death Following Alleged Mistaken Washington Jail Release Settles For $1,800,000
Loaded on April 15, 2008
published in Prison Legal News
April, 2008, page 34
On September 6, 2007, the City of Algona and King County, Washington, agreed to pay $1,800,000 to the estate of a man killed by a hit and run driver who was, according to the lawsuit, mistakenly released from jail despite multiple convictions for driving under the influence (DUI).
Filed under:
Wrongful Release,
Parole Liability,
Wrongful Death,
Murder by Parolees.
Location:
Washington.
Michael McGuire, ...
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