Family of Indiana Teacher Killed by Schneider Truck Files Suit
The family of a Gary, Indiana teacher who was killed when her van was rear-ended by a semi-truck in May of 2008 has filed a $50 million dollar lawsuit against Schneider National Carrier and its driver, Justin Wallace of Pennsylvania. The victim of the preventable semi-truck collision had been a math teacher at Gary Roosevelt High School for more than 30 years.
The family's attorney filed a request for a restraining order against Schneider to prevent it from altering or destroying any of the evidence involved in the collision. Schneider could be found liable on the basis of spoliation of evidence under Indiana law if it destroys or alters evidence after such an order is entered. The family's attorney stated that he believes the crash was caused by Schneider cutting back on maintaining costly safety standards due to the high price of diesel gas.
Gary Post-Tribune, May 17, 2008
