Alex Alexander Jr. v. City of Los Angeles, Keith S. Gordon, and Does 1 to 20
Published: Jan. 7, 2017 | Result Date: Nov. 9, 2016 | Filing Date: Jan. 1, 1900 |Case number: BC503175 Settlement – $475,000
Court
L.A. Superior Central
Attorneys
Plaintiff
O. Alex Tofer
(Tofer & Associates PLC)
Edward Ramsey
(Office of the City Attorney)
Michael P. Green
(Tofer & Associates)
Defendant
Michael C. Herzog
(Law Offices of Steven D. Levine)
Facts
On April 10, 2012 plaintiff, a pedestrian, was struck and injured by a truck driven by Keith Gordon, an employee of the City of Los Angeles. The collision occurred on Los Angeles Street between Temple and First Streets, in the City of Los Angeles. Plaintiff sued Gordon and the city, asserting a claim for motor vehicle negligence.
Contentions
PLAINTIFF'S CONTENTIONS:
Plaintiff contended that Gordon negligently operated his vehicle and that the city was vicariously liable.
DEFENDANT'S CONTENTIONS:
Gordon denied plaintiff's allegations.
Result
Plaintiff settled with the city for $125,000, and recovered $350,000 from defendant's personal Allstate insurance.
Other Information
FILING DATE: March 18, 2013.
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