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Lawsuit Against San Jose Over Dangerous Roadway

In a shocking incident highlighting the complexities of traffic safety and city accountability, attorney Mary Alexander of Mary Alexander & Associates, P.C. has launched a lawsuit against the City of San Jose, the County of Santa Clara, and Caltrans. The case centers around Jeffrey Garmany, a man who was tragically left quadriplegic following a catastrophic motorcycle crash caused by a driver who neglected traffic laws.

On June 9, 2025, Garmany was riding his motorcycle on Fruitvale Avenue when a driver traveling south on Corlista Drive made an illegal U-turn directly into his path. This reckless maneuver resulted in a severe collision that ejected Garmany from his motorcycle and left him with catastrophic injuries. Compounding this tragedy, the driver fled the scene without offering assistance, only to later misleadingly contact the police claiming his vehicle was stolen.

Investigators later identified that the driver had indeed caused the accident by violating California traffic laws. Adding another layer of concern, the lawsuit asserts that the intersection at Corlista Drive and Fruitvale Avenue was inadequately designed, maintained, and outfitted with essential traffic control measures. This negligence on the part of public entities, the lawsuit claims, created a hazardous condition that directly contributed to the accident.

"Public entities have a duty to ensure that roadways are safe for the people who use them," stated Mary Alexander, representing the Garmany family. She argued that the city should have recognized the intersection as a significant risk and taken corrective actions to improve safety. Instead, their inaction fostered a situation that endangered lives.

The impact of the crash on Garmany's life has been devastating. He now suffers from paralysis from the neck down, enduring a fractured spine, a damaged neck, punctured lung, broken ribs, extensive lacerations, and abrasions. His injuries demand significant medical intervention and will undeniably result in long-term ramifications, including chronic pain and reduced ability to work.

"This was a completely preventable crash," Alexander emphasized, underlining Garmany's cautious and lawful riding prior to the incident. She criticized the city's management of roadway safety and defined the situation as a 'disaster waiting to happen.'

Mary Alexander & Associates is widely recognized for its commitment to advocate on behalf of individuals who have suffered serious injuries due to negligence and hazardous conditions. The case is officially documented as Jeffrey and Laura Garmany v. City of San Jose, County of Santa Clara, California Department of Transportation, in the Santa Clara Superior Court under Case No. 26CV492804.

This lawsuit has broad implications, potentially influencing how cities manage road safety and traffic controls. Public interests are at stake, as Garmany's situation is a stark reminder of the dire consequences of neglecting public infrastructure safety. The coming months will unveil more developments as the legal proceedings unfold, further underscoring the crucial balance between municipal responsibility and the safety of citizens.