Facts

Plaintiff Harry Sherman, 88, sued defendant Mary Louise McEnroe after the golf cart he was driving was broadsided by McEnroe's 2007 Toyota Corolla. Sherman was attempting a left hand turn through an intersection on Golden Rain Road and Tice Creek Drive in Walnut Creek. The collision occurred on May 21, 2015.

PLAINTIFF'S CONTENTIONS:
Plaintiff contended the impact pushed Sherman's golf cart approximately 50 feet through the intersection. Plaintiff also contended that McEnroe was required to stop at the intersection, but did not heed traffic signs or road markings, and ran a stop sign.

Sherman contended that McEnroe negligently operated her vehicle and violated Vehicle Code Sections 21800(a) and 22450(a).

DEFENDANT'S CONTENTIONS:
McEnroe conceded liability.

Injuries

Sherman was taken by ambulance to the hospital, where he remained in the intensive care unit for two days. Sherman's head injury resulted in a subdural hematoma.

Result

The parties settled for a policy limit settlement of $105,000.