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Personal Injury
Auto v. Auto

Kevin Cronin, Eleanor Cronin v. County of Los Angeles, Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department, Eric Hoffman, and Does 1 through 50, inclusive

Published: Oct. 22, 2016 | Result Date: Apr. 1, 2016 | Filing Date: Jan. 1, 1900 |

Case number: BC525995 Settlement –  $37,500

Court

L.A. Superior Central


Attorneys

Plaintiff

Steven E. Spencer
(Carpenter, Zuckerman & Rowley LLP)


Defendant

Richard K. Kudo
(Office of the Los Angeles County Counsel)


Facts

On Nov. 13, 2012, Eric Hoffman, an on-duty deputy with the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Dept., collided with a vehicle driven by Kevin Cronin. The collision took place on Pacific Coast Highway south of Sweet Water Mesa Road, in Malibu. Cronin and his passenger Eleanor Cronin sued Hoffman, the County of Los Angeles, and the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Dept.

Contentions

PLAINTIFFS' CONTENTIONS:
Plaintiffs contended that Hoffman negligently operated his vehicle and that the other defendants were liable for his actions. They asserted causes of action for motor vehicle and general negligence.

DEFENDANTS' CONTENTIONS:
Defendants denied plaintiffs' allegations and asserted various affirmative defenses.

Result

Plaintiffs settled with the Sheriff's Dept. for $37,500.

Other Information

FILING DATE: Oct. 29, 2013.


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