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Former Inmate Sues Portmouth
Posted on Jan 28, 2009
PORTSMOUTH
A former City Jail inmate who lost his foot after an accident that occurred while he was on a work crew is suing the city and the employee who was driving one of its trucks.
William A. Smith alleges that he was stepping off of one of the city’s waste management trucks in August of 2007 when the driver unexpectedly drove off, causing him to fall.
The lawsuit states that the truck ran over Smith’s lower right leg. He is seeking $750,000 in damages. The incident happened at Long Point Boulevard and Sailfish Street, according to the legal complaint. The lawsuit names the City of Portsmouth and the driver, Maurice Riddick.
Smith was hospitalized at Bon Secours Maryview Medical Center for nine days, according to an incident report, said Lt. Karin Johnson, a spokeswoman for the Portsmouth Sheriff’s Office.
Smith’s attorney, Neal C. Schulwolf, said none of his medical bills have been paid.
Johnson said Smith was transferred to the Hampton Roads Regional Jail because it is better equipped to handle medical issues.
He is currently in the regional jail time serving time on trespassing charges and probation violation.
Sheriff Bill Watson said recently that work crews no longer help with garbage collection and other city jobs. Watson objected to deputies being left out of the city’s effort to raise the pay of public safety officers.
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