BIA hit with $37M lawsuit over deaths

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 19, 2002

The family of a Nebraska couple killed during an accident with a Bureau of Indian Affairs employee sued the agency on Wednesday for $37 million.

The Ramaekers family alleges the BIA failed to implement or enforce policies regarding employees with drunk driving citations. Lloyd Larson has a history of alcohol-related infractions but was allowed to operate government vehicles.

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Family Files Suit Against BIA (The Albuquerque Journal 9/19)

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