Pedestrian hit by vehicle dies. $4.5M. Los Angeles County.

Summary

Pedestrian struck by company vehicle in crosswalk.

The Case

Case Name: Tran v. TNT USA, INC.
Court and Case Number: Los Angeles Superior Court / BC645566
Date of Verdict or Judgment: Friday, August 31, 2018
Date Action was Filed: Wednesday, January 04, 2017
Type of Action: Vehicles - vs. Pedestrian, Wrongful Death
Judge or Arbitrator(s): Hon. Charles Palmer
Plaintiffs:
Bihn Tran
Lawrence Chan
Ken Tran
Defendants:
TNT USA, Inc., employer of defendant driver.
Noe Astorga, defendant driver.
Type of Result: Jury Verdict

The Result

Gross Verdict or Award: $4,528,391.91

The Attorneys

Attorney for the Plaintiff:
The Vartazarian Firm by Steven Vartazarian and Matthew Whibley, Sherman Oaks.
Daniels Law by Bill Daniels, Sherman Oaks.
Attorney for the Defendant:
Kirk & Myers by Jeffrey Cabot Myers and Brandon M. Corday, Los Angeles.

Facts and Background

Facts and Background:
On October 24, 2016 at approximately 9:06 a.m., defendant’s employee made a left-hand turn at the corner of Main St and 3rd Street in Alhambra, striking Ms. Tien Ahn Chung. Ms. Chung was a pedestrian walking in a marked crosswalk with a green light and walk signal. Her cause of death was a combination of traumatic brain injury and blunt force trauma to her cardiovascular system. Ms. Chung was 69 at the time of her death and survived by three adult children, the plaintiffs in this lawsuit.
Plaintiff's Contentions:
Plaintiffs filed suit for negligence and wrongful death against defendant driver and his employer.
Defendant's Contentions:
Defendant admitted liability.

Special Damages

Special Damages Claimed - Past Medical: $28,391.91
Special Damages Claimed - Future Medical: 0
Special Damages Claimed - Past Lost Earnings: 0
Special Damages Claimed - Future Lost Earnings: 0

Demands and Offers

Defendant Final Offer before Trial: $5,000,000

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Disclaimer

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