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That was the Rayis v. Department of Water & Power case and that was a tragic case where a young man who had a driver’s permit crashed into a power pole. It wasn’t a bad crash except that the power pole that he hit was termite infested and rotting. And it splintered and the power apparatus on top of the power pole fell down and crushed him in his truck. So that was a very important case for us to get the bottom of why was that pole like that? What did the Department of Water Power know about it? And really, why did this happen? We were able to get to the bottom of that and bring some justice to that family.

Los Angeles, CA personal injury attorney Thomas Johnston talks about a case he worked on involving a man who was crushed in his car due to a rotting power pole. He explains that the case in question was the Rayis v. Department of Water & Power case, which involved a tragic incident. A young man with a driver’s permit collided with a power pole, resulting in a devastating outcome. While the impact itself may not have been severe, the power pole he struck was severely compromised due to termite infestation and rot. As a result, the pole splintered, causing the power apparatus mounted on top to collapse and tragically crush him inside his truck.

Given the circumstances, it was crucial for us to investigate the reasons behind the deteriorated state of the pole. We delved into what the Department of Water & Power knew about the pole’s condition and sought to understand why this tragic event occurred. Through our efforts, we were able to uncover the truth and bring a sense of justice to the grieving family affected by this incident.

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