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Personal Injury
Auto v. Auto
Left Turn Collision

Fazel Khalil v. Jeanine Cabrera, Janet Roddy

Published: Apr. 3, 2010 | Result Date: Mar. 6, 2009 | Filing Date: Jan. 1, 1900 |

Case number: YC055386 Verdict –  Defense

Court

L.A. Superior Redondo Beach


Attorneys

Plaintiff

David B. Rosser

Paul R. Markley
(Law Office of Paul R. Markley)


Defendant

Sheila A. Magnus

John K. Paulson
(Ford, Walker, Haggerty & Behar LLP)

Patrick J. Gibbs
(Ford, Walker, Haggerty & Behar LLP)


Facts

On Nov. 28, 2006, defendant Jeanine Cabrera, driving a vehicle owned by Janet Roddy, tried to turn left into a fast food restaurant. At that point in time, plaintiff Fazel Khalil, who was driving his vehicle in the left-turn lane on a green signal, crashed into the side of the other vehicle. Khalil sued Cabrera and Roddy. Cabrera cross-complained against Khalil, seeking indemnification, apportionment of fault, and declaratory relief. The court dismissed the cross-complaint.

Damages

Khalil sought $3,000 for property damage, $420 for a rental vehicle, $6,374 in medical costs, and $3,819 for lost wages.

Injuries

Khalil's wife, Aisha Khalil, claimed loss of consortium.

Result

The jury returned a defense verdict.

Other Information

FILING DATE: June 13, 2007.

Length

three days


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