Facts

Plaintiff, a bicyclist in his 30s, was involved in a collision with the rear of a Ford F-150 truck driven by Michael Quinn. The collision occurred as plaintiff was traveling westbound on Santa Monica Blvd. and Quinn was traveling eastbound on Santa Monica Blvd., near the intersection of King Road, in the City of Los Angeles. Plaintiff sued Quinn and Paramount Construction Services LLC, Quinn's employer and owner of the F-150.

PLAINTIFF'S CONTENTIONS:
Plaintiff contended that Quinn was negligent when he failed to yield to plaintiff while turning left onto Kings Road, and that Paramount Construction was vicariously liable. Plaintiff asserted causes of action for negligence, respondeat superior, and permissive user.

DEFENDANTS' CONTENTIONS:
Defendants contended that plaintiff was responsible for the collision because Quinn had almost completed his turn, and thus plaintiff should have yielded to him.

Settlement Discussions

Plaintiff made a CCP Section 998 demand for $175,000 and the defense made a CCP Section 998 offer of $100,000.

Result

The jury found plaintiff and Quinn each 50 percent liable. It determined plaintiff's damages totaled $111,000. Therefore, after apportionment plaintiff's recovery was $55,500.

Other Information

FILING DATE: Aug. 7, 2014.