Dante Poole v. Juliana Picazo
Published: Jul. 9, 2011 | Filing Date: Jan. 1, 1900 |Verdict – $14,500,000
Court
L.A. Superior Compton
Attorneys
Plaintiff
Daniel S. Robinson
(Robinson Calcagnie Inc.)
Ted B. Wacker
(Law Offices of Ted B. Wacker)
Defendant
Mark A. Weinstein
(Veatch Carlson LLP)
Facts
Donte Poole was riding his motorcycle when he collided with an SUV being driven by Juliana Picazo at an intersection. The accident left Poole paraplegic.
Contentions
PLAINTIFF'S CONTENTIONS:
Poole filed suit against Picazo, alleging motor vehicle negligence. Poole contended that Picazo failed to stop at the intersection.
DEFENDANT'S CONTENTIONS:
Picazo alleged that she stopped a stop sign for a minute before colliding with Poole.
Damages
Poole sought damages for past and future medical expenses, lost pay, as well as pain and suffering.
Result
The jury awarded Poole $14.5 million.
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