Judge moves forward with wrongful death lawsuit against BART from family of woman pushed into train

A California judge has allowed the wrongful death lawsuit against BART to proceed, affirming three claims from the family of Corazon Dandan, who was killed last year. Dandan, 74, was pushed onto the tracks by Trevor Belmont, a homeless man, while waiting for her BART train. The family's attorneys assert that BART failed to maintain safe conditions at its stations, particularly citing inadequate barriers on platforms. They aim to hold BART accountable for negligence and to push for changes that enhance safety for all riders. Belmont, charged with murder, is currently found incompetent to stand trial, with proceedings suspended until further notice.

The Dandan family hopes this lawsuit leads to systemic improvements within BART to prevent similar tragedies. They plan to appear in court on June 25 to move closer to a trial date. Their attorneys emphasize the family's desire for safety reforms that will protect future passengers.