McIlheron v. Daniel G. Thompson
Published: Feb. 22, 1997 | Result Date: Jul. 24, 1996 | Filing Date: Jan. 1, 1900 |Case number: PC006937 – $0
Judge
Court
L.A. Superior Van Nuys
Attorneys
Plaintiff
Defendant
Experts
Plaintiff
Joseph G. Yates
(technical)
Edwin Gromis
(medical)
Facts
On March 9, 1992, plaintiff McIlheron, a 27-year-old cabinet maker, was riding his motorcycle in an unincorporated area of northwest Los Angeles County when a vehicle operated by defendant Daniel Thompson, an off-duty Los Angeles police officer, struck the plaintiff. The defendant was traveling northbound on Sierra Highway approaching the intersection with Foothill Boulevard when the plaintiff made a left turn directly into his path from southbound Sierra to eastbound Foothill Boulevard. The plaintiff brought this action against the defendant based on a negligence theory of recovery.
Settlement Discussions
The settlement discussions were not disclosed.
Specials in Evidence
$43,845 $_______________ $________________ $10,000
Injuries
The plaintiff claimed a fractured right fibula, wrist and pelvis with numerous lacerations and abrasions resulting in limitation of motion, permanent scarring, and permanent hardware in the pelvis.
Other Information
An arbitration was resulted in a defense award. The plaintiff requested a trial de novo. EXPERT TESTIMONY: The defense did not call witnesses since all evidence indicated that the defendant was traveling at or below the speed limit on an improved, paved portion of the highway that was wider than the width of an ordinary lane of traffic. The plaintiff's expert was his treating physician.
Deliberation
45 minutes
Poll
12-0
Length
5 days
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