Wrongful Death Lawsuit Filed In Death of Cab Driver Caused By the Acts of a Convicted Felon

Written by Adam Peck Category: Wrongful Death March 23rd, 2013 2 min read

The estate and wife of Mohamed Ould Mohamed Sidi, a cab driver killed in a crash at the end of a high-speed police chase in March 2011, has filed a wrongful death suit against the City of Cincinnati, some of its employees and the convicted felon who crashed into Sidi’s cab, killing him and his female passenger.

Sidi was driving Tonya Hairston to the Cincinnati Amtrak station when Mark Gerth, named in the lawsuit, ran a downtown red light while fleeing police and struck Sidi’s cab. Police began chasing Gerth after he failed to pull over for a traffic stop in a stolen car.

The suit, filed by attorney James Hartke, alleges the suspect and police officers Mark McChristian, T. Lanter and Sgt. Vogeler were reckless in their actions and their negligence caused Sidi’s death. Vogeler’s first name is not included in the lawsuit and his first name could not be confirmed Wednesday. The family is seeking a minimum of $50,000 in damages, court fees and a verdict that the plaintiff’s Constitutional rights were violated.

Cincinnati Solicitor John Curp said it was a sad result, but “the city is not responsible for the criminal acts of others.”

Further action on the case has not yet been scheduled.

The PECK LAW GROUP specializes in personal injury matters relating to Serious and Catastrophic Injury, Nursing Home Abuse and Neglect, Bed Sores, Decubitus Ulcers, and Pressure Sores, Medical Malpractice, Surgery Errors, Traumatic Brain Injury, Birth Injury and Wrongful Death that are determined to be a breach of the standard of care. Our experts and our attorneys have superior knowledge and know how in handling these type of matters from inception to Trial if need be. You will receive superior representation and of course the best possible result based upon our know how and expertise.

Call us Now. THE PECK LAW GROUP In Southern California at (818) 908-0509; In Northern California at (925) 808-5708; or all across the United States toll free at (866) 999-9085

Share it

Questions? Check with Peck Today

Blog Lead Form

Elder Abuse and Neglect in Assisted Living Facilities

Elopement in Nursing Homes

Assisted Living Abuse

Settlement Reached in Assisted Living Facility Death

Assisted Living Abuse and Neglect Attorneys

Written by Adam Peck

Expertise: Personal Injury

Adam J. Peck, ESQ is a principal with Peck Law Group, APC. In 2008, Mr. Adam Peck received his Juris Doctorate from Whittier Law School where he graduated Cum Laude. His practice is primarily dedicated to representing Elders, Dependent Adults, along with their loved ones and family members, who have suffered horrific personal injuries.