Defendant runs stop sign, claims plaintiff was speeding. $536K. Los Angeles County.

Summary

Plaintiff has no traffic signals in his direction when defendant runs a stop sign.

The Case

Case Name: Julio Rodriguez v. Johnish Harrison
Court and Case Number: Los Angeles Superior Court / 21STCV11654
Date of Verdict or Judgment: Wednesday, October 05, 2022
Type of Action: Vehicles - Intersection
Judge or Arbitrator(s): Hon. Gregory Alarcon
Plaintiffs:
Julio Rodriguez, 74, retired
Defendants:
Johnish Harrison
Type of Result: Jury Verdict

The Result

Gross Verdict or Award: $536,250
Economic Damages:
Past: $28,000
Future: $161,500
Non-Economic Damages:
Past: $73,000
Future: $273,750

The Attorneys

Attorney for the Plaintiff:
Rafii & Associates by Justin Rabi and Jack Jambazian, Beverly Hills.
Attorney for the Defendant:
Chavez Legal Group by Ruth Hess, Orange.

The Experts

Plaintiff’s Medical Expert(s):
Michael Hayavi, M.D., pain management/anesthesiology.
Defendant's Medical Expert(s):
None.

Facts and Background

Facts and Background:
On August 23, 2020 plaintiff dropped off his wife at their local church on Sunday morning. As he was heading back home, driving straight on 79^th Street in downtown Los Angeles, he approached the intersection of Flower and 79^th Street. Defendant ran through a stop sign at the intersection and crashed into plaintiff, who had no traffic control signals (stop sign, stop light, etc.) in his direction.
Plaintiff's Contentions:
That defendant was negligent in the operation of her motor vehicle, such that she ran through a stop sign causing said crash.
Defendant's Contentions:
Defendant argued comparative fault, and alleged speeding on plaintiff's part.

Demands and Offers

Plaintiff §998 Demand: $20,000
Defendant Final Offer before Trial: $5,000

Additional Notes

Insurer: Fred Loya Insurance

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