Miriam Casian v. Zhang Lisheng, Fox Rent A Car Inc.
Published: Mar. 15, 2019 | Result Date: May 8, 2018 | Filing Date: Feb. 25, 2016 |Case number: BC611660 Verdict – $757,091
Judge
Court
Los Angeles County Superior Court
Attorneys
Plaintiff
Matthew J. Whibley
(The Vartazarian Law Firm APC)
Defendant
James F. B. Sawyer
(Mavredakis Phillips Cranert)
Facts
Miriam Casian filed suit against Zhang Lisheng after being struck by defendant while walking in a crosswalk.
Contentions
PLAINTIFF'S CONTENTIONS: Casian contended that when she was walking in a crosswalk, on a green light and on a walk signal, she was struck by a vehicle operated by Lisheng.
DEFENDANT'S CONTENTIONS: Lisheng contended that Casian could have avoided the collision if she was paying attention.
Settlement Discussions
Defendants highest offer was $120,000.
Damages
Plaintiffs past medical bills were $57,090.79. No future medical bills.
Injuries
Plaintiff sustained a torn meniscus that required arthroscopic surgery.
Result
The jury rendered a verdict in favor of Casian. It found that Lisheng was 100 percent negligent and found Casian's damages amounted to $757,090.79.
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