Chong Ho, Chau Lu v. Justin Grossman
Published: Oct. 1, 2011 | Result Date: Feb. 15, 2011 | Filing Date: Jan. 1, 1900 |Settlement – $750,000
Court
Judicate West
Attorneys
Plaintiff
Defendant
Facts
Alice Ho was walking southbound on Durfee Avenue in El Monte with a friend, when the two were struck in a crosswalk by a vehicle operated by Justin Grossman, who was making a left turn onto Kerrwood Street. Ho and her friend died as a result of the accident.
Contentions
PLAINTIFF'S CONTENTIONS:
Ho's family filed suit against Grossman, alleging motor vehicle negligence. The family contended that Grossman failed to observe and yield to pedestrian traffic.
DEFENDANT'S CONTENTIONS:
Grossman admitted liability, stating he did not see Ho before the accident.
Damages
The family sought damages for wrongful death, and loss of society. They also sought $60,000 in past medical costs.
Injuries
Ho died two days after the accident.
Result
The parties reached a settlement for $750,000.
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