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Personal Injury
Auto v. Auto
Rear-End Collision

Manuel Casas Porras v. Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department, et al.

Published: Apr. 8, 2017 | Filing Date: Jan. 1, 1900 |

Case number: BC536811 Settlement –  $25,000

Court

L.A. Superior Central


Attorneys

Plaintiff

Steven L. Friedman


Defendant

Richard K. Kudo
(Office of the Los Angeles County Counsel)


Facts

On Feb. 22, 2012, plaintiff's vehicle was rear-ended by a vehicle driven by an on-duty County of Los Angeles Deputy Sheriff. Plaintiff sued the County of Los Angeles and others.

Contentions

PLAINTIFF'S CONTENTIONS:
Plaintiff contended that defendants were liable for his injuries resulting from the accident.

DEFENDANT'S CONTENTIONS:
The county contended that settlement was appropriate given the risks and uncertainties of litigation.

Result

Plaintiff settled with the county for $25,000.

Other Information

FILING DATE: Feb. 19, 2014.


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