Bonnie Preston v. City and County of San Francisco
Published: May 26, 2012 | Result Date: Apr. 17, 2012 | Filing Date: Jan. 1, 1900 |Case number: CGC-10-499015 Settlement – $100,000
Court
San Francisco Superior
Attorneys
Plaintiff
Defendant
Mark D. Lipton
(Office of the San Francisco City Attorney)
Facts
Plaintiff Bonnie Preston sued the City and County of San Francisco and its employee Dennis Lai, a police officer, alleging negligence in the operation of a motor vehicle.
Contentions
PLAINTIFF'S CONTENTIONS:
Plaintiff alleged that on Aug. 15, 2009, she was lawfully traveling through the intersection of Arguello Boulevard and Geary Boulevard in San Francisco, proceeding on a green light, when suddenly and without warning, Officer Lai entered the intersection against a red light at high speed without activating his emergency lights or siren. As a result of Officer Lai's negligent conduct, the vehicles collided in the intersection, causing plaintiff to sustain injuries to her neck and back.
Result
Settlement in the amount of $100,000.
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