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Personal Injury
Railroad Accident
Bicycle v. Light Rail Vehicle

Alberto Frigerio v. City and County of San Francisco

Published: Sep. 20, 2008 | Result Date: Apr. 18, 2008 | Filing Date: Jan. 1, 1900 |

Case number: CGC06455693 Verdict –  Defense

Court

San Francisco Superior


Attorneys

Plaintiff

Daniel R. Bacon
(Law Office of Daniel R. Bacon)


Defendant

Dennis J. Herrera
(San Francisco Public Utilities Commission)

Karen E. Kirby
(Office of the San Francisco City Attorney)

Joanne M. Hoeper


Experts

Plaintiff

Stephen G. Anderka
(medical)

Defendant

Robert L. Cargill
(technical)

Facts

On May 16, 2006, plaintiff Alberto Frigerio was riding his bicycle near the end of Market Street in San Francisco when he was struck by a light rail vehicle.

Contentions

PLAINTIFF'S CONTENTIONS:
Frigerio alleged that he was struck when the light rail vehicle ran a red light.

Result

The jury found for the defense.

Other Information

FILING DATE: Jan. 23, 2006.


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