Andrew Turpen v. Bell Tow Service Inc., Fidel Vasquez
Published: Aug. 29, 2009 | Result Date: Apr. 22, 2009 | Filing Date: Jan. 1, 1900 |Case number: VC049491 Settlement – $720,000
Judge
Court
L.A. Superior Norwalk
Attorneys
Plaintiff
Justin D. Feldman
(Lewis, Marenstein, Wicke, Sherwin & Lee LLP)
Defendant
Josephine N. Baurac
(Hanger, Steinberg, Shapiro & Ash)
Paul V. Ash
(Hanger, Steinberg, Shapiro & Ash ALC)
Facts
On Sept. 27, 2006, sheriff's deputy Andrew Turpen inspected vehicles on property owned by Bell Tow Service Inc. in Cudahy. Bell Tow's employee, Fidel Vasquez, tripped and grabbed a compressor during the fall in an attempt to regain his balance. Vasquez, who weighed approximately 300 pounds, as well as the compressor, landed on Turpen. Turpen sued Vasquez and Bell Tow for premises liability and negligence. The defendants admitted liability.
Damages
Turpen claimed over $100,000 in past medical costs and over $100,000 in lost wages.
Injuries
The plaintiff suffered a tibial plateau fracture, a torn anterior cruciate ligament, and a torn medial meniscus. He required implanted hardware, screws, and physical therapy, and underwent several surgeries.
Result
The parties reached a settlement amounting to $720,000.
Other Information
Allstate Insurance Co. insured the defendants.
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