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Originally published February 3, 2009 at 12:00 AM | Page modified February 3, 2009 at 1:05 AM

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Cyclist paralyzed in crash sues state

A man who was paralyzed in a bicycle crash on the Montlake Bridge is suing the state.

Michael Gendler hopes to force the Transportation Department and State Patrol to turn over records about similar accidents for a lawsuit seeking money for his injury.

The agencies refuse to give up records if the information would be used to sue for damages. An assistant attorney general, Rene Tomisser, told The Olympian that releasing information for a civil suit jeopardizes federal highway-safety funds.

In the suit filed in Thurston County, Gendler's lawyers argue the records are public.

The lawyers hope to prove a defect in the bridge deck caused Gendler's 2007 crash.

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Wonder how many times he rode that route until that 1 bad day? Now he wants us all to pay for his stuff due to the bridge being at fault? Dee dee...  Posted on February 3, 2009 at 6:27 AM by paintking. Jump to comment
I want to be on the jury that tries this case. A bridge defect? Hell a pebble can cause a bicycle to crash. I would guess inattention to the road...  Posted on February 3, 2009 at 6:47 AM by The Lone Ranger. Jump to comment
The metal gratings are known hazards to bicycles and motorcycles. DUH! He chose to take the risk, and now he wants you and me to pay for his...  Posted on February 3, 2009 at 8:11 AM by Bob Knows. Jump to comment

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