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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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