COLUMBUS, Ohio-John Ervin is suing Columbus City Schools after a bus, driven by James Crowder III, rear-ended his truck in January 2023, causing him physical and financial harm. Ervin claims the crash led to hospital bills, chiropractic care, property damage, and business losses. He alleges the district tried to avoid liability and offered inadequate compensation through his insurance. The lawsuit, seeking over $25,000, includes claims of severe neck and back injuries and alleges that the district’s crash investigator instructed Crowder to leave before police arrived. The trial is scheduled for September 22, 2025.
