Motorcyclist who lost leg when his Harley-Davidson flipped in the air as firetruck hit him wins staggering $28m payout
Robert Danbom won $28 million after he was crushed by a firetruck while headed through an intersection in East Hollywood on September 2, 2021.
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- Primary source: Daily Mail
- Published: Aug 23, 2026, 9:09 PM UTC
- Coverage area: Entertainment & Hollywood
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- Source published: Aug 23, 2026, 9:09 PM UTC
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