Miriam Duran v. Diane Cisneros Kekilian and Shahe Kekilian
Published: Oct. 29, 2011 | Result Date: Jul. 6, 2011 | Filing Date: Jan. 1, 1900 |Case number: BC431417 Verdict – $939,932
Court
L.A. Superior Central
Attorneys
Plaintiff
Gary A. Dordick
(Dordick Law Corporation)
Defendant
Jay T. Rubin
(Mark R. Weiner & Associates)
Experts
Plaintiff
John Larsen
(medical)
Jesse L. Wobrock Ph.D.
(technical)
David A. Collazo
(medical)
Ben Shwachman
(medical)
Defendant
Stephen L.G. Rothman M.D.
(medical)
Peter Burkhart
(medical)
Steven J. Nagelberg M.D.
(medical)
Facts
Miriam Duran was driving her pickup truck southbound on Budau Avenue in Los Angeles on March 9, 2009 when she was broadsided by a vehicle driven by Diane Kekilian in the intersection with Chester Street.
Contentions
PLAINTIFF'S CONTENTIONS:
Duran filed suit against Kekilian, and her husband, the owner of the vehicle, alleging motor vehicle negligence and vicarious liability. Duran contended that Kekilian failed to stop at the stop sign and yield to her right of way.
DEFENDANT'S CONTENTIONS:
Kekilian alleged she made a complete stop sign and looked before entering the intersection. She further contended that Duran sped through the intersection, causing the accident with her own negligence. Kekilian also alleged Duran's injuries were due to a preexisting condition.
Damages
Duran sought damages for past and future medical costs, past lost earnings, and post and future pain and suffering.
Injuries
Duran sustained soft-tissue injuries to her neck and back.
Result
The jury awarded Duran $939,932 in damages.
Deliberation
three hours
Length
one week
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