Stevenson v. City of Doraville

Miller, Judge.

Kenyatta Stevenson filed suit against the City of Doraville (the “City”), alleging that a Doraville Police Department (“DPD”) officer’s failure to redirect traffic from Stevenson’s disabled vehicle caused a multi-vehicle accident that injured Stevenson. The City moved for summary judgment on the ground that it was insulated from liability under the public duty doctrine. Following a hearing, the trial court granted the City’s motion. Stevenson filed the instant appeal to challenge the trial court’s ruling. Discerning no error, we affirm.

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