Lucille M. Ramirez v. Winlock W. Miller
Published: Sep. 3, 2011 | Result Date: Jul. 19, 2010 | Filing Date: Jan. 1, 1900 |Case number: RIC469186 Verdict – Defense
Court
Riverside Superior
Attorneys
Plaintiff
Defendant
Margaret M. Warner
(McDermott, Will & Emery LLP)
Facts
On April 27, 2005, a vehicle driven by Winlock Miller struck the wrought iron door of a parking structure in the City of Riverside. At that time, Lucille Ramirez was exiting the structure via the door, and fell down a flight stairs after Miller's car hit the door. Ramirez sued Miller for negligence. Miller cross-complained the City of Riverside, seeking contribution, apportionment, and equitable indemnity.
Contentions
PLAINTIFF'S CONTENTIONS:
Plaintiff claimed that defendant violated speed laws, operated his car in a reckless way, and committed a willful act of negligence.
Result
The jury found for defendant, awarding $13,643 in costs. Miller settled with the City of Riverside on Miller's cross-complaint for $10,000 prior to trial.
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