North Carolina court says mother of student killed in ride-along can sue trooper for negligence
- The mother of Michael Higgins can continue suing Trooper Omar Romero Mendoza for gross negligence, as ruled by a North Carolina state appeals court.
- The court reversed a previous dismissal of the lawsuit, stating there is a genuine issue of material fact regarding Romero's actions during the high-speed chase.
- Judge John Arrowood noted that the speed limit exemption for police pursuits does not protect officers from gross negligence toward others' safety.
- Attorney Jim White expressed satisfaction with the ruling, emphasizing the need for accountability for officers' actions in uniform.
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