Enrique Rios v. City of San Diego
Published: Jan. 19, 2024 | Result Date: Sep. 18, 2023 | Filing Date: Feb. 17, 2021 |Case number: 37-2021-00006880-CU-PA-CTL Settlement – $250,000
Judge
Court
San Diego County Superior Court
Attorneys
Plaintiff
Edward J. Babbitt Jr.
(Law Office of Edward J. Babbitt APC)
H. Sammy Rihan
(Law Office of H. Sammy Rihan)
Defendant
Michelle T. Neff
(Office of the San Diego City Attorney)
Kevin J. Gramling
(Klinedinst PC)
Collette N. Pelcic
(Klinedinst PC)
Facts
On August 14, 2020, a city semi-truck heading westbound on Barnes Canyon Road driven by a city worker crashed into Enrique Rios' vehicle as he was headed southbound on Lusk Boulevard. Rios and the city worker claimed that they had a green light at the time of the crash. On February 17, 2021, Rios filed suit against the City of San Diego alleging personal injury.
Contentions
PLAINTIFF'S CONTENTIONS: Plaintiff alleged that the malfunctioning city stoplights caused the car accident on August 2020. Plaintiff also contended that he suffered significant injuries to his left should and right knee as a result of the accident.
DEFENDANT'S CONTENTIONS: Defendant denied all contentions. On April 4, 2022, the City filed a Cross Complaint against Ryan Canedy and Veritiv Operating Company (Cross-Defendants). On May 25, 2023, Plaintiff filed an Amended Complaint against Cross-Defendants. On June 23, 2023, Cross-Defendants filed a Cross-Complaint against the City of San Diego.
Result
The City of San Diego agreed to pay $250,000 to settle all claims. Cross-Defendants agreed to pay $25,000 to settle all claims.
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