Facts

Brian Carlos Mandujano was assigned to an inmate work crew at the Pitchess Detention Center. Mandujano was tasked with moving tree stumps and rounds from one trailer to another. While the inmate work crew was in the process of transferring several wood rounds and stumps, the custody assistant crew leader stepped away to drink water. During this time, Mandujano's hand was pinned between the side of the trailer and a tree stump. Custody staff called paramedics and Mandujano was taken to Henry Mayo Newhall Hospital for treatment. Mandujano brought an action against the County of Los Angeles for his injuries.

PLAINTIFF'S CONTENTIONS: Plaintiff contended that defendant's failure to supervise and have direct visual contact of the work being performed to ensure safety. Plaintiff contended that defendant did not properly supervise in making sure every inmate work crew was alert and ready for the movement of wood logs between trailers.

DEFENDANT'S CONTENTIONS: Defendant denied all of the contentions.

Result

The case settled for $175,000.