In a recent decision by the Court of Appeals of Georgia, the City of College Park’s motion to dismiss a lawsuit filed by Miriam Steele was reversed. The case revolves around an incident in August 2021, where a city-operated garbage truck injured Steele. She subsequently served an ante litem notice on the city, claiming approximately $100,000 for medical expenses and $20,000 for non-economic damages. The City argued that Steele’s notice did not specify the exact amount of monetary damages sought, as required by OCGA § 36-33-5 (e). The trial court initially denied the City’s motion to dismiss; however, upon appeal, it was determined that Steele’s notice failed to meet the specificity requirement. Consequently, the judgment was reversed.
Source: A24A0143_CITY_OF_COLLEGE_PARK_et_al_v_MIRIAM_STEELE_Opinion.pdfMiriam Steele is suing City Of College Park for injuries sustained from a city-operated garbage truck accident and subsequent claims for medical expenses and non-economic damages
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