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Personal Injury
Auto v. Auto
Head-On Collision

Juan Macias v. County of Los Angeles Sheriff's Department, Samuel Aispuro, and Does 1 through 10, inclusive

Published: Dec. 5, 2015 | Result Date: Apr. 28, 2015 | Filing Date: Jan. 1, 1900 |

Case number: BC477890 Settlement –  $60,000

Court

L.A. Superior Central


Attorneys

Plaintiff

Michael A. Kahn
(Michael A. Kahn APC)


Defendant

Richard K. Kudo
(Office of the Los Angeles County Counsel)

Harold G. Becks
(Harold G. Becks & Associates)


Facts

Juan Macias sued the County of Los Angeles Sheriff's Department and Sheriff's Deputy Samuel Aispuro for negligence following a collision on Nov. 8, 2012 between his vehicle and one driven by Aispuro. The collision occurred in Los Angeles on East Florence Avenue at the railroad crossing, to the west of Graham Avenue.

Contentions

PLAINTIFF'S CONTENTIONS:
Macias contended that Aispuro made a sudden unsafe U-turn directly in front of him, striking Macias' vehicle head-on.

Result

The county settled with Macias for $60,000.

Other Information

FILING DATE: Jan. 30, 2012.


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