Ralph Olivero v. Yellow Cab Cooperative Inc., Colden Struggs, and Does 1 through 50, inclusive
Published: Nov. 28, 2015 | Result Date: Oct. 8, 2015 | Filing Date: Jan. 1, 1900 |Case number: CGC-14-537850 Verdict – $1,325,000
Court
San Francisco Superior
Attorneys
Plaintiff
Joseph P. Brent
(Brent & Fiol LLP)
R. Wesley Pratt
(de la Pena & Holiday LLP)
Defendant
Robert S. Aaron
(Aaron & Wilson LLP)
Experts
Plaintiff
Thomas G. Sampson M.D.
(medical)
V. Paul Herbert C.P.S.A.
(technical)
Jerome Barakos
(medical)
Durand Rene Begault
(technical)
Eric Rossetter Ph.D., P.E.
(technical)
Defendant
David Rondinone
(technical)
Facts
On Oct. 12, 2013, plaintiff, Ralph Olivero, 61, was a pedestrian in an unmarked crosswalk at 6th Street and Jessie Street in San Francisco. While plaintiff was crossing 6th Street, a taxicab driven by Colden Struggs struck him.
Contentions
PLAINTIFF'S CONTENTIONS:
Plaintiff claimed he sustained significant personal injuries as a result of the accident. Plaintiffs argued that the evidence indicated that Struggs was exceeding the speed limit.
DEFENDANT'S CONTENTIONS:
Defendants claimed that plaintiff caused his own injuries by failing to safely cross the street.
Settlement Discussions
Plaintiff issued a CCP 998 offer prior to trial in the amount of $1,999,999.
Injuries
Plaintiff spent six weeks in the hospital as a result of his injuries. Plaintiff claimed long-term orthopedic injuries.
Result
Plaintiff's verdict for $1,325,000.
Other Information
Plaintiff will file a memorandum of costs as the prevailing party. FILING DATE: March 7, 2014.
Deliberation
four hours
Length
eight days
For reprint rights or to order a copy of your photo:
Email
jeremy@reprintpros.com
for prices.
Direct dial: 949-702-5390