Jury awards $24.2M to family of Jennifer Comey, who died from a falling tree in Davis park in 2021.

The family of Jennifer Comey, who died from a falling tree limb at Slide Hill Park in Davis, California, in February 2021, has been awarded $24.2 million by a jury. The city of Davis accepted responsibility for the incident. Since Comey's death, the city has improved its tree care practices, including expanding its Urban Forestry Division and adopting a management plan for urban trees. The payout will be covered by the city's municipal risk pool.

March 01, 2025
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