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Personal Injury (Vehicular)
Auto v. Pedestrian
Wrongful Death

Hakopian v. Sohrabi

Published: Feb. 5, 2000 | Result Date: Sep. 9, 1999 | Filing Date: Jan. 1, 1900 |

Case number: EC019380 Verdict –  $455,000

Judge

David M. Schacter M.D.

Court

L.A. Superior Burbank


Attorneys

Plaintiff

William F. Salle
(Law Office of William F. Salle)


Defendant

Walter A. Rodriguez
(Raffalow, Bretoi, Lutz & Stele)


Facts

On July 13, 1995, decedent, age 64, was seated on a 20-inch stone fence in Glendale when the defendant lost control of her vehicle and jumped over the curb, killing the decedent. The plaintiffs, the decedent's wife and four adult children brought this wrongful death action against the defendant.

Injuries

Wrongful death.

Other Information

The arbitration award was $671,600 on Nov. 13, 1996. The other four plaintiffs received $30,000 of the $455,000.

Deliberation

five hours

Length

four days


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