$1.4M Settlement Approved for Greenwich Biker in Trucking Accident

In Greenwich, a settlement of $1,439,670.65 has been approved for Gary Masouredis, who was severely injured after being struck by a town-owned dump truck while riding his e-bike. The incident, which occurred on April 20, 2022, on Shore Road near Grass Island and Greenwich Harbor, led to significant injuries for Masouredis, prompting a lawsuit against the town and the driver.

Details of the Incident

The collision happened when Arthur Joseph Greco, a former employee of the town, was attempting to pass Masouredis on the left. According to reports, Greco’s vehicle crossed double yellow lines and collided with Masouredis’s bike. This accident resulted in Masouredis being thrown from his bike, with the truck rolling over his right leg and thigh. Greco was later cited for violating highway passing rules.

Legal Proceedings and Settlement

Masouredis filed a lawsuit against the town of Greenwich and Greco on October 5, 2022, in state Superior Court in Stamford, claiming negligence on part of the driver and the town. The lawsuit detailed that the town was liable for Greco’s actions, which led to Masouredis’s injuries and financial losses, including medical expenses and loss of earning capacity. Initially, Masouredis and his attorney, Anthony Medico, indicated a willingness to settle the case for $33 million.

The Board of Estimate and Taxation’s budget committee recently approved the payment of $1.4 million, a part of which will cover the mandated cleanup of the accident site, with the remainder pending approval from the full board and other town committees.

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