Allen Sarkiszadeh, Susana Lacasia v. Jenya Fakhr Kihan, Vartan Massihians, State of California, City of Los Angeles, and Does 1 through 100, inclusive
Published: Dec. 13, 2014 | Result Date: Oct. 29, 2014 | Filing Date: Jan. 1, 1900 |Case number: BC493739 Settlement – $1,000,000
Court
L.A. Superior Central
Attorneys
Plaintiff
Richard M. Foster
(Foster Advisors PLC)
Defendant
Carmen A. Trutanich
(Tucker Ellis LLP)
Anthony M. Miera
(Office of the Los Angeles City Attorney)
Facts
Allen Sarkiszadeh and Susana Lacasia sued Jenya Kihan, Vartan Massihians, State of California, and the City of Los Angeles, in connection with an incident that occurred on Sept. 11, 2011.
Contentions
PLAINTIFFS' CONTENTIONS:
Plaintiffs alleged that on Sept. 11, 2011, they were lawfully traveling northbound on Cahuenga Blvd. West on a motorcycle when suddenly, and without warning Kihan's vehicle struck them as they approached the intersection of Pilgrimage Bridge "T-intersection." Plaintiffs alleged that Kihan was attempting to negotiate a left turn on to Pilgrimage Bridge at the time. Plaintiffs were thrown from their motorcycle, causing serious injuries. Plaintiffs alleged that defendants, and each of them, were liable for their damages. Particularly, plaintiffs alleged that the municipal defendants were liable for negligence, and premises liability for maintaining dangerous condition of public property.
Plaintiffs asserted claims for dangerous condition of public property and negligence.
DEFENDANTS' CONTENTIONS:
The city denied plaintiffs' allegations, and asserted various affirmative defenses.
Injuries
Plaintiffs were thrown off of their motorcycle and sustained severe and permanent injuries and damages.
Result
The parties reached a $1 million settlement.
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