The lawsuit claims neighbors had expressed concern Google Maps had led drivers over the bridge, which allegedly has not been repaired since its partial collapse in 2013.
GPS sends people down here, which is especially dangerous for emergency vehicles,” reads the report sent to Google Maps.
The suit claims negligence and willful and wanton conduct by the companies and seeks an unspecified amount in punitive damages.
Google has “the deepest sympathies for the Paxson family,” it told CNN in a statement.
“His trust in Google Maps, and the failure of the road and bridge-keepers to do their jobs, cost him his life.”
Persons:
Philip Paxson, Paxson, “, Hickory, ” Paxson, Robert Zimmerman, “ We’ve, ”, codefendants, Hinckley Gauvain, Alicia, Alicia Paxson, Philip, Larry Bendesky
Organizations:
CNN, Google, GPS, ” CNN, Hinckley
Locations:
North Carolina, Hickory , North Carolina