Juventino Astorga Jr., Gabriel Carlos Astorga v. Deputy R. McGrattan, County of Los Angeles, and Does 1 through 10, inclusive
Published: May 14, 2016 | Result Date: Jan. 20, 2016 | Filing Date: Jan. 1, 1900 |Case number: BC533562 Settlement – $65,000
Court
L.A. Superior Central
Attorneys
Plaintiff
Paul L. Ness
(Law Offfices of Paul L. Ness)
Defendant
Brian T. Chu
(Office of the Los Angeles County Counsel)
Facts
Plaintiffs sued defendants after Sheriff's Deputy McGrattan collided with their vehicle at the intersection of Valley Blvd. and Durfee Ave., in the City of El Monte.
Contentions
PLAINTIFF'S CONTENTIONS:
Plaintiffs contended that McGrattan negligently operated his vehicle.
DEFENDANT'S CONTENTIONS:
Defendant contended that Juventino was the driver and had no insurance. Defendant claimed that Gabriel suffered most of his claimed injuries in another accident 19 months earlier.
Injuries
Plaintiffs claimed soft tissue injuries.
Result
Plaintiffs settled with the county for $65,000. Juventino received $6,929.50 in special damages, and Gabriel received $58,070.50.
Other Information
FILING DATE: Jan. 17, 2014.
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