Police car wreck allegedly hurt woman, paralyzed dog. Tacoma pays to settle

Tacoma will pay $230,000 to settle a lawsuit brought by a woman who says she suffered “significant” injuries in a crash that reportedly also paralyzed her dog after a police car allegedly turned in front of her at a city intersection.

Without making any remarks other than to vote, the City Council on Tuesday unanimously authorized the payout to resolve the litigation that stemmed from the two-vehicle wreck at South 56th and South Cheyenne streets on Aug. 28, 2020.

A city spokesperson declined to comment on the case or settlement…

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