Family Files Lawsuit Against Google, Blaming Maps App for Fatal Bridge Incident
The widow of a man who died after following Google Maps' directions to a collapsed bridge is suing Google and the bridge owners for negligence. Philip Paxson, a Navy veteran, was driving home when he was led to the inoperative bridge, which had been destroyed by flooding in 2013. The lawsuit claims that Google failed to correct the route despite receiving complaints, and the bridge owners neglected to properly maintain the hazardous structure. The widow seeks accountability for the tragedy and hopes to prevent similar incidents in the future.