The family of a North Carolina man who died after driving off a collapsed bridge into a creek is suing Google Maps for guiding him there.
The family of 47-year-old Philip Paxson say Google is liable for his death after failing to update its maps – even after users had warned the company about the danger. The lawsuit claims that Paxson fell 20 feet to his death while driving home late one night in September of 2022.
…the navigation system directed him to go over an unmarked and unbarricaded bridge that had collapsed years prior (via CNN).
In fact, they claim Google Maps is *still* directing drivers to the collapsed road which occurred in 2013. Lawsuits have also been filed against entities responsible for the bridge, which they say was unmarked and had no barricades.
Google made a statement to CNN saying they offer sympathies to the family and are reviewing the information of the lawsuit.
Paxson leaves behind a wife and two young daughters.
Should Google be found liable here? Has Google Maps ever given you bad directions?
