James Cobb v. County of Los Angeles, John Hill, and Does 1 through 15
Published: Jan. 19, 2018 | Result Date: Aug. 24, 2017 | Filing Date: May 21, 2015 |Case number: BC582690 Verdict – $10,897,637
Judge
Court
Los Angeles County Superior Court
Attorneys
Plaintiff
Steven R. Vartazarian
(The Vartazarian Law Firm APC)
William A. Daniels Jr.
(Daniels Law)
Defendant
Tomas A. Guterres
(Collins Collins LLP)
Vanessa A. Evangelista
(Collins, Collins, Muir & Stewart LLP)
Facts
James Cobb sued the County of Los Angeles.
Contentions
PLAINTIFF'S CONTENTIONS: Cobb contended that he was injured after he was struck by a forklift that was driven by a city employee. Cobb claimed he fell after he was struck and that the forklift proceeded forward and rolled on top of him. Cobb claimed that the city was liable for its employee's negligence.
DEFENDANTS’ CONTENTIONS: The city argued that Cobb was comparatively at fault.
Damages
Cobb sought to recover past and future medical costs, past and future lost earnings, and damages for past and future pain and suffering.
Injuries
Cobb sustained crush injuries to his legs and feet and was left with a permanent limp.
Result
The jury found for Cobb and awarded him $10,897,636.61 in damages.
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