Joan Dower v. Open Top Sightseeing USA; Open Top Sightseeing San Francisco LLC; John Fredrick Kennedy and Does 1-100
Published: May 29, 2020 | Result Date: Jul. 10, 2019 | Filing Date: Dec. 22, 2017 |Case number: CGC-17-563325 Settlement – $50,000
Judge
Court
San Francisco County Superior Court
Attorneys
Plaintiff
Defendant
Patrick Mark Mahoney
(BHC Law Group)
for Open Top Sightseeing
Shahrad Milanfar
(Milanfar Law Firm, PC)
for Open Top Sightseeing
Cross-Defendant
Douglas E. Johns
(Coddington, Hicks & Danforth APC)
for cross-defendant Tu Quy Dinh
Randolph S. Hicks
(Coddington, Hicks & Danforth APC)
for cross-defendant Tu Quy Dinh
Facts
Joan Dower was riding in a tour bus on the Embarcadero in San Francisco when the bus was involved in a collision. Joan later sued Open Top Sightseeing USA, Open Top Sightseeing San Francisco, and John Frederick Kennedy for her claimed injuries.
Contentions
PLAINTIFF'S CONTENTIONS: Plaintiff contended that defendants failed to effectively implement and train their drivers on accident prevention safety standards and protocol. Plaintiff further contended that defendants were liable for the negligent operation of their truck, which caused plaintiff's injuries.
DEFENDANTS' CONTENTIONS: Defendants denied the contentions.
Damages
Joan Dower claimed loss of enjoyment and ability to work.
Injuries
Joan Dower suffered from a cervical fracture, excessive soft tissue damage to her knee, hyperextension in her knee, and trimalleolar fracture to her left leg. Joan also suffered a fibular fracture, sprained left shoulder joint and endured treatments accordingly.
Result
Plaintiff and cross-defendant Tu Quy Din settled for $50,000.
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