New Jersey stroke victim police mistook for drunk gets $11.5M
A stroke victim left disabled after state police mistook her symptoms for signs of intoxication was awarded $11.5 million by a New Jersey jury.
New Jersey Handed $11.5M Verdict After Stroke Victim Arrested
A jury awarded $11.5 million to a stroke victim after a state trooper wrongfully arrested her during a medical emergency.
New Jersey cop mistakes stroke for drunk driving, state faces $11.5m judgement
Cheryl Rhines was driving to work in October 2017 when New Jersey state trooper Jennifer Albuja pulled her over. Rhines began to suffer from a stroke, which Albuja interpreted as driving while under the influence. When Rhines failed to respond to the trooper’s commands, Rhines was placed in handcuffs and brought to jail.
State hit with $12M judgment after rookie trooper arrests stroke victim
A state trooper arrested a driver who had a stroke instead of seeking medical help, prompting a negligence claim and a $12 million jury verdict.
Stroke Victim Awarded $10.8M After NJ State Trooper Alleged DUI On Route 78
A New Jersey woman who sued the State Police after they allegedly mistook her stroke for drug use, handcuffed her, and delayed lifesaving care has been awarded $10.8 million, a court order shows. A jury initially awarded Cheryl Rhines,
N.J. woman awarded $12.9M after State Police mistook stroke for intoxication, arrested her
A New Jersey State Police trooper arrested the 48-year-old woman on Route 78 in Essex County after she suffered and stroke, according to court documents.
Woman who suffered a stroke while behind the wheel is awarded $11.5M after cops accused her of being drunk
A damning lawsuit revealed that New Jersey cops manhandled Cheryl Rhines as she lost total control of her bodily functions ...
$19.1M Verdict: 'Most Accurate Settlement Demand I Ever Made'
The jury's gross verdict of $19.1 million on Wednesday consisted of $5 million for pain and suffering, disability, impairment ...