Personal Injury
Dangerous Condition of Public Property
Bicycle Accident
William K.W. Yao v. City of Los Angeles, et al.
Published: Feb. 9, 2018 | Result Date: Nov. 8, 2017 | Filing Date: Oct. 21, 2015 |Case number: BC598202 Settlement – $7,500,000
Judge
Court
Los Angeles County Superior Court
Attorneys
Plaintiff
David L. Roark
(Law Offices of David L. Roark)
Defendant
John A. Wright
(Office of the Los Angeles City Attorney)
Michael B. Lebow
(Slaughter, Reagan & Cole LLP)
Facts
An accident occurred involving plaintiff William Yao while he was riding his bicycle in a designated lane for bikes in the City of Los Angeles.
Contentions
PLAINTIFF'S CONTENTIONS: Yao contended that he was thrown from his bicycle, and landed on pavement, after riding over 4-inch raised pavement.
Injuries
Yao was rendered quadriplegic.
Result
The city settled with Yao for $7.5 million.
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