Francisco J. Huerta v. City of Redwood City, et al.
Published: Nov. 27, 2010 | Result Date: Oct. 25, 2010 | Filing Date: Jan. 1, 1900 |Case number: CIV 483474 Settlement – $1,250,000
Facts
On Dec. 8, 2008, Redwood City police officers responded to a call about an altercation in the parking lot of a Denny's restaurant on Woodside Road at 2:30 a.m. Francisco Huerta, who had been knocked unconscious in the fight, was run over when a police officer pulled into the lot.
Contentions
PLAINTIFF'S CONTENTIONS:
Huerta filed suit against the City, Denny's, and another restaurant.
DEFENDANTS' CONTENTIONS:
The police officer stated that he did not see Huerta due to the parking lot's poor lighting.
Damages
Huerta sought $4 million in damages.
Injuries
Huerta suffered massive facial trauma, multiple abrasions, a basal skull fracture, and chest trauma, as well as loss of hearing in his left ear.
Result
The parties reached a settlement for $1.25 million.
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