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Personal Injury
Auto v. Auto
Police Vehicle

Gabriel Viramontes, Leslie Gasca, Isabel Rios v. County of Los Angeles

Published: Dec. 20, 2014 | Result Date: Oct. 20, 2014 | Filing Date: Jan. 1, 1900 |

Case number: BC505207 Settlement –  $29,000

Court

L.A. Superior Central


Attorneys

Plaintiff

Michael V. Jehdian
(Law Office of Michael V. Jehdian)


Defendant

Melissa Ann McCaverty
(Office of the Los Angeles County Counsel)


Facts

Gabriel Viramontes, Leslie Gasca, and Isabel Rios filed a lawsuit against the County of Los Angeles.

Contentions

PLAINTIFFS' CONTENTIONS:
Plaintiffs alleged that a Sheriff's Deputy was negligently driving a patrol car and caused a collision with the vehicle occupied by plaintiffs at an intersection.

DEFENDANT'S CONTENTIONS:
Defendant denied the allegations of plaintiffs' claims and asserted various affirmative defenses.

Result

The parties settled the case, with the County of Los Angeles agreeing to pay $29,000.


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