Platform Google He was sued Tuesday by an American family who blame his statement. Google Maps in that she gave erroneous directions to her father, who died after falling from a partially collapsed bridge to which the navigation system directed him.

As published in this Thursday edition cnnhad access to the complaint filed two days ago, Philip Paxson has activated Google Maps to help him get home in September 2022. after my daughter’s ninth birthday party.

It was night and Google Maps told him so. headed towards the damaged bridge years ago and that it was not properly labeled or repaired. A man fell in his car from this structure, which ended his life.

In accordance with cnnresidents of the area, in Hickory (North Carolina) repeatedly asked to fix this or put up barriers before someone was injured or killed, but their requests were not granted.

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The family’s lawyer, Robert Zimmerman, said in a statement posted online that For years, Google Maps directed motorists like Paxson along this route.despite complaints received about it.

In addition to Google, the family is also suing parent company Alphabet and two local companies it believes are responsible. maintenance of territory and bridges, due to negligence.

Paxson was married and had two daughters, ages nine and seven. In a statement received cnnGoogle expressed its condolences to the family, noted that it is reviewing the lawsuit and that its goal is to provide correct information on its maps. (EFE)