Family of victim killed after man fell from Toronto's Leaside Bridge sues city over lack of suicide barriers | CBC News
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The article details Tali Uditsky's emotional testimony to Toronto city councillors about her father's death, caused by a tragic incident involving a man who jumped from the Leaside Bridge. Her father, Harold Lusthouse, was killed when the individual landed on his car. The family is suing the city for $1.7 million, arguing that the absence of suicide barriers contributed to the tragedy. City officials are now under pressure to expedite the installation of safety measures to prevent similar incidents in the future.
Tali Uditsky addressed city councillors, emphasizing how her father's tragic accident resulted from the city's failure to install suicide prevention measures on the Leaside Bridge.
The lawsuit alleges the city neglected its responsibility to protect citizens, as the absence of safety barriers was a direct cause of Harold Lusthouse's death.
Installing a suicide barrier is crucial, and the city is now under pressure to expedite this process, given the loss of life linked to its delay.
Uditsky’s case exemplifies the consequences of infrastructure negligence, pushing for immediate action on safety measures to prevent further tragedies.
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