Attorneys gave closing arguments Tuesday in the civil case for the deadly 2019 crane collapse in Dallas.
It's been nearlyIt's centered around Kiersten Smith, 29, who died on June 9, 2019, when a construction crane fell on her Old East Dallas apartment called Elan City Lights.
During closing arguments Tuesday, attorney Jason Itkin, who represents Williams, spoke to the jury for more than two hours, hammering his points regarding facts laid out in the case and the emotional toll it's taken on the family. One of the points Itkan focused on was an expired inspection on the crane that could have identified loose bolts, rusty bolts other potential issues. Through crane operational documents, Itkan and his team showed the court that the crane had the ability to be prepared for bad weather and high winds and that the companies did not follow weather protocol for the crane prior to the collapse.
Meanwhile, attorneys for the crane company argue the operator was Greystar's responsibility since they leased the equipment and operator.
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