Cheryl Lynn Rhines, a New Jersey driver, was arrested in 2017 while experiencing a stroke as she pulled over. Despite clear symptoms of a medical emergency, including her inability to answer questions and vomit on her face, the trooper wrongly assumed she was intoxicated and accused her of 'playing games.' This led to a significant delay in medical treatment, ultimately resulting in permanent disability for Rhines. A jury found the state police liable, initially awarding her over $19 million, later reduced to about $13 million due to legal adjustments.
The arresting officer's conduct was so outrageous in character that it was regarded as atrocious and utterly intolerable in a civilized community.
Cheryl Rhines, 48, suffered a stroke while driving, leading to her being wrongfully arrested instead of receiving urgent medical care.
Collection
[
|
...
]