The families of the two women were awarded a combined $10.9 million for their losses but the tribe contends mistakes were made during the trial.Īttorney Tom Fee told The Dallas Morning News that a key legal issue should not have been left to the jury. They are the most precious cargo that the Choctaw Casino carries every single day.' 'This jury spoke loud and clear, and hopefully this verdict forces the Choctaw Nation to take the safety of North Texas residents seriously. who represented one of the victims, said in a press release. 'The Choctaw Nation can't simply farm out its passengers and other key bus operations without consideration for the safety of its charter bus operators and drivers,' attorney Frank L. A jury found that the tribe was to blame for the accident by not ensuring that the company followed safety measures. Two women died in April 2013 when an independent bus company that took people to and from the Choctaw Casino and Resort in Durant crashed outside of Dallas, Texas.
The Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma plans to appeal after being held liable for a fatal casino bus accident in 2013. Choctaw Casino Resort in Durant, Oklahoma.
