New Jersey Driver Receives $13 Million After Stroke Misdiagnosed as Intoxication

A New Jersey driver has been awarded nearly $13 million following a troubling incident involving state troopers who misjudged her serious medical condition as intoxication. The driver suffered a stroke, which delayed the urgent medical care she needed by several hours.

Cheryl Lynn Rhines, now 57 years old, experienced a stroke on October 17, 2017. While traveling from her home in Jersey City to her job in Florham Park, she pulled over on Route 78 to seek help. The details of her lawsuit against the New Jersey State Police have been reported by NJ.com and the New Jersey Monitor.

Initial Encounter with Law Enforcement

A state trooper discovered Rhines approximately 30 minutes after she stopped her vehicle. She was found in a concerning state, with vomit on her face and able to respond only with simple