San Francisco Lawsuit Verdicts & Settlements
Marisa Lagos, Chronicle Staff Writer
The city of San Francisco will pay $2 million to a woman who lost part of her leg after she was struck by an N-Judah train in January, under the terms of a settlement approved Tuesday by the Municipal Transportation Agency board.
Dina Gryn was walking east on Irving Street on Jan. 7 when she crossed Ninth Avenue on a green light and was struck by a westbound N-Judah train making a left turn, according to Gryn's lawsuit, which was filed in March.
As a result of a Muni driver's negligence, the lawsuit charges, doctors had to amputate Gryn's right leg below the knee. The accident also resulted in broken bones and other permanent injuries, according to the lawsuit.
Gryn also accused the city of San Francisco of creating a "dangerous, hazardous and defective condition" at the intersection of Ninth and Irving. The suit says the intersection does not have proper signs and does not give pedestrians enough time to cross the street.
The agency board approved the settlement in closed session Tuesday. The Board of Supervisors must approve the settlement before it can be paid out.
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