Minh Huu Le v. Luz Elenz Cano
Published: Jun. 28, 2008 | Result Date: Mar. 14, 2008 | Filing Date: Jan. 1, 1900 |Case number: 07CC02623 Verdict – $229,088
Court
Orange Superior
Attorneys
Plaintiff
Defendant
Experts
Plaintiff
John C. Gardiner
(technical)
Defendant
Robert A. Baird
(medical)
Facts
On April 3, 2006, a vehicle hit plaintiff Minh Huu Le, 69, while he was walking his bicycle in the crosswalk of Main Street in Santa Ana. The driver of the vehicle, defendant Luz Elenz Cano, was exiting Highway 5 and heading north when she struck plaintiff. The plaintiff sued the defendant, alleging negligent operation of a motor vehicle.
Damages
The plaintiff sought economic damages, including medical expenses, as well as pain and suffering damages.
Injuries
The plaintiff fractured his wrist in the accident.
Result
The jury returned a verdict in favor of plaintiff and awarded him $229,087.50. The parties later settled and defendant agreed to pay plaintiff $215,000.
Other Information
Insurer for defendant Cano: Geico Insurance.
Deliberation
two hours
Poll
12-0
Length
four days
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