Nancy Lionetti v. Randall Curey, City of Los Angeles, et al.
Published: Sep. 23, 1995 | Result Date: Aug. 11, 1995 | Filing Date: Jan. 1, 1900 |Case number: LC003754 – $0
Judge
Court
L.A. Superior Van Nuys
Attorneys
Plaintiff
Defendant
Experts
Plaintiff
Joseph A. Bender
(technical)
Defendant
Michael S. Varat
(technical)
Facts
On April 11, 1990, Plaintiff Nancy Lionetti, a 29-year-old female salesclerk, was operating her 1988 Yamaha 200 motorcycle westbound on Victory Boulevard. She was struck within an intersection by Defendant Randall Curey, who was driving an automobile which ran a red light for northbound Winnetka Avenue. Defendant Curey claimed that he was confused because the amber signal flickered on and then off before the red signal came on. He settled out before trial for his policy limits of $15,000.
Settlement Discussions
Defendant city contends it offered $5,000 and Plaintiff demanded $50,000.
Injuries
Not at issue in this liability-only trial.
Deliberation
4 hours
Length
6.5 days
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