Facts

On May 20, 2014, Bai Quan Su, 56, was struck by a vehicle driven by Andrea Luna as he was walking in a marked crosswalk located at the intersection of Hyde Street and Geary Street. Luna struck Su as Luna was attempting a left turn. Su's wife Jin Zhuan Wu did not witness the accident but was in the vicinity, having parted ways with Su moments before. Su and Wu sued Luna and her employer Vavrinek, Trine, Day & Company LLP.

PLAINTIFFS' CONTENTIONS:
Plaintiffs contended that Luna negligently operated her vehicle and that her employer was vicariously liable. Wu contended that she suffered emotional distress because she heard the collision and heard her husband calling for her.

Plaintiffs asserted causes of action for negligence, negligence per se, negligent infliction of emotional distress, and loss of consortium.

DEFENDANTS' CONTENTIONS:
Defendants contested Su's injuries and argued that he was left in no worse condition due to the accident.

Damages

Su's past medical expenses were paid by Medi-Cal and totaled $12,065.88.

Injuries

Su claimed that the collision exacerbated a preexisting impairment to his right leg caused by childhood polio.

Result

The parties settled for $2.05 million.

Other Information

FILING DATE: Nov. 5, 2015.