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Personal Injury
Auto v. Auto
Left Turn Collision

Janell Alexander v. County of Los Angeles, Benito Madrid Licon

Published: Oct. 25, 2019 | Result Date: Sep. 16, 2019 | Filing Date: Sep. 27, 2017 |

Case number: BC677508 Settlement –  $39,999

Judge

Jon R. Takasugi

Court

Los Angeles County Superior Court


Attorneys

Plaintiff

Mindy S. Bish
(Bish Law APC)


Defendant

Kelsey C. Nau
(Office of the Los Angeles County Counsel)


Facts

Janell Alexander filed suit against the County of Los Angeles and Benito Madrid Licon in relation to a motor vehicle collision that occurred between Alexander and Licon on September 15, 2016.

Contentions

PLAINTIFF'S CONTENTIONS: Alexander alleged that Licon, a Los Angeles Sheriff's Department volunteer on patrol, made a left turn in front of her vehicle and caused the collision. Alexander claimed she suffered injuries as a result of Licon's negligent driving and the County was liable since Licon was on patrol as a LASD volunteer at the time.

DEFENDANTS' CONTENTIONS: Defendants neither admitted nor denied the allegations.

Result

The parties agreed to a settlement under which defendants agreed to pay $39,999 to settle Alexander's claims.


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