Dive summary:

• A $18.5 million settlement has been reached for the family of a 9-year-old boy in San Diego who was hit by a garbage truck in 2011.
• The boy, who was leaving school on his skateboard, was seen crossing the street without stopping or looking and was struck by the truck, resulting in major internal injuries, broken bones and the amputation of his left leg.
• The lawsuit accused the city of negligently hiring, training and supervising the driver; the evidence showed the driver was conducting a totally legal “T-turn,” which is taught by the city.

From the article:

The personal injury lawsuit accused the city of negligently hiring, training and supervising the driver. Acuna's lawyer, Stephen Estey, said the driver executed a "dangerous and illegal turn near an elementary school," which led to the collision, according to the report. Acuna was run over moments after he entered the crosswalk.

Shaun Lee Bailey, the driver of the truck with 19 years of experience behind the wheel, was executing a maneuver called a "T-turn" when Acuna entered the intersection, the report said. Though the plaintiffs accused the driver of negligence, the city contended that Bailey conducted the turn legally "as he was taught by the city." ...