The family of a woman who died of a traumatic brain injury after crashing her bike on the Boise Greenbelt has filed a tort claim against the city, accusing it of negligence in maintaining its portion of the pathway.
The biker, Donna Simpson, crashed near Lake Harbor Lane, in an area “notorious” for having numerous bumps, the claim read. The city’s Parks and Recreation Department had spray-painted the bumps, which showed it was aware of the problem, the claim argued.
Simpson’s husband and estate sought $10 million in damages from the department and city, according to the tort claim, which was filed in February. Eric Meyer, the attorney who filed the claim, did not respond to a request for comment…