George Williams v. PPC Enterprises
Published: Dec. 13, 2008 | Result Date: Oct. 9, 2008 | Filing Date: Jan. 1, 1900 |Case number: RIC509421 Settlement – $500,000
Facts
On April 13, 2007, plaintiff George Williams, 35, was riding his Honda Nighthawk motorcycle to get a haircut. He was on Murrieta Hot Springs Road in Murrieta. The defendant's employee was driving a company truck south on Via Princessa. After stopping for a red light, the defendant driver made a right turn directly in front of plaintiff. The plaintiff and his motorcycle collided with the left rear of the plumber's truck. Witnesses had plaintiff traveling within the speed limit and entering the intersection on a green light.
Contentions
PLAINTIFF'S CONTENTIONS:
The plaintiff contended that the defendant failed to yield to oncoming traffic while making a right turn on a red light.
Settlement Discussions
The demand started at $1 million. The offer started at $220,000.
Specials in Evidence
$68,000 $10,154
Injuries
The plaintiff sustained a compound fracture of the left femur and undisplaced fracture of the radial head. The plaintiff developed bilateral pulmonary emboli while recovering in the hospital.
Result
Parties settled for $500,000.
Other Information
FILING DATE: Sept. 30, 2008.
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