Gabriel Flores v. Eugene A. Morrow
Published: Aug. 27, 2011 | Result Date: Aug. 2, 2010 | Filing Date: Jan. 1, 1900 |Case number: BC413368 Verdict – $174,455
Court
L.A. Superior Central
Attorneys
Plaintiff
Defendant
Ara O. Seropian
(Raffalow, Bretoi, Lutz & Stele)
Facts
Gabriel Flores was riding his bicycle southbound on Vermont Avenue when he was struck by a pickup truck driven by Eugene Morrow.
Contentions
PLAINTIFF'S CONTENTIONS:
Flores filed suit against Morrow, alleging he was inattentive and was looking left in order to merge when he struck Flores. Flores contended he was wearing a fluorescent vest, and had affixed his bike and his person with flashing warning lights to make him more visible.
Damages
Flores sought damages of $19,768 for past medical expenses as well as $8,255 to $8,277 for property damages.
Injuries
Flores sustained injuries to his back and right hip.
Result
The jury awarded Flores $174,455.
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