Facts

Hadi Hedayati was riding his bicycle on Ohio Avenue near Westwood Boulevard as Maria Whitesell turned right on Westwood to enter the Bristol Farms parking lot. The two collided and Hadi subsequently sued Maria Whitesell and Sean Whitesell, the co-owner of the vehicle.

PLAINTIFF'S CONTENTIONS: Plaintiff contended that defendant caused the collision by negligently operating her vehicle and failing to check her surroundings before making an unsafe turn. Plaintiff also contended that defendant caused injuries to plaintiff's back and shoulder that required surgery.

DEFENDANT'S CONTENTIONS: Defendant contended that she had the right-of-way and was travelling at a speed less than 5mph when plaintiff collided with her vehicle. Defendant further contended that plaintiff was not paying attention to his surroundings and, as a result, collided into the right rear quarter panel after defendant had entered the Bristol Farms parking lot. Defendant also contended that plaintiff exaggerated the nature and extent of his injuries, and further contended, through expert testimony, that plaintiff's claimed injuries and subsequent surgery were not a result of the collision.

Damages

Plaintiff sought $56,851.02 in past medical costs.

Injuries

Hedayati claimed he underwent arthroscopic surgery, sub cranial decompression, bursectomy, debridement and a synovectomy.

Result

The jury found that defendant was negligent but that her negligence was not the legal cause of plaintiff's injuries.

Deliberation

47 minutes.

Length

four days