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Personal Injury
Auto v. Truck
Left Turn Collision

Nida Hoese v. County of Los Angeles, et al.

Published: Oct. 20, 2017 | Result Date: Sep. 18, 2017 | Filing Date: Dec. 24, 2014 |

Case number: BC567918 Settlement –  $500,000

Court

Los Angeles County Superior Court


Attorneys

Plaintiff

Brent Stephen Merritt
(Law Office of Brent S. Merritt)


Defendant

Adrian G. Gragas
(Office of the Los Angeles County Counsel)


Facts

Nida Hoese sued the County of Los Angeles and others.

Contentions

PLAINTIFF'S CONTENTIONS: Hoese contended that she was struck by a vehicle that was driven by a fire department employee after the employee made an unsafe left turn at the intersection of Fountain Ave. and Hacienda Place in West Hollywood. Hoese contended that she sustained injuries from the accident.

DEFENDANTS' CONTENTIONS: Defendants disputed the extent of plaintiff's injuries.

Result

The parties agreed to settle for $500,000.


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