Flor Servin v. Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority, Maritza Azucena
Published: Jun. 29, 2004 | Result Date: Dec. 30, 2003 | Filing Date: Jan. 1, 1900 |Case number: VC038877 Verdict – $146,483
Judge
Court
L.A. Superior Norwalk
Attorneys
Plaintiff
Defendant
Experts
Plaintiff
Arthur Kreitenberg M.D.
(medical)
Fred M. Johnson
(technical)
C. Dennis Wylie
(technical)
Defendant
Thomas J. Grogan M.D.
(medical)
Facts
The plaintiff was a 14-year-old girl walking to a fast-food restaurant during the afternoon of May 1, 2002 in Bell Gardens. At the intersection of Florence and El Selinda, she stepped into the cross-walk, intending to cross Florence Avenue and was struck by an LACMTA bus.
Settlement Discussions
The plaintiff served C.C.P. Section 998 for $100,000; the defendant served C.C.P. Section 998 for $50,000.
Specials in Evidence
$21,483
Injuries
Loss of consciousness, fractured clavicle, hip contusion, soft tissue neck and back, and lacerations.
Other Information
At mediation, the defendant's highest offer was $35,000. The defendant filed motion to tax costs after trial; the motion was partially granted and costs were reduced by $500.
Deliberation
four hours
Poll
12-0 (negligence), 10-2 (damages), 9-3 (apportionment of fault)
Length
five days
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