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Personal Injury
Auto v. Bus
Broadside Collision, Wrongful Death

Mina Shin v. Tuyetmy Y. Bui

Published: May 10, 2008 | Result Date: Jan. 31, 2008 | Filing Date: Jan. 1, 1900 |

Case number: BC366470 Verdict –  $272,273

Court

L.A. Superior Central


Attorneys

Plaintiff

Jae Y. Lee
(Lee & Associates PC)

Daniel A. DeSoto


Defendant

Jack M. Liebhaber
(Tyson & Mendes LLP)

Elizabeth H. Lopez


Facts

In March 2005, plaintiff Mina Shin and defendant Tuyetmy Bui were involved in a car accident at the intersection of Grand Avenue and Venice Boulevard in Los Angeles. The plaintiff was a passenger in defendant's car.

Contentions

PLAINTIFF'S CONTENTIONS:
The plaintiff contended that the defendant ran a red light and his car was hit by a bus.

DEFENDANT'S CONTENTIONS:
Its insurance limits were tendered to plaintiff in other cases related to the accident. As such, plaintiff was estopped from bringing suit.

Injuries

The plaintiff sustained a brain injury, lacerations, bruises and nerve leg damage.

Result

The verdict was for $272,273.

Other Information

FILING DATE: Feb. 16, 2007.


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