Caltrans alleged to be liable when vehicles collide making right turns. $16M. Sonoma County.
Summary
Driver using shoulder to make his right turn collides with driver using the through lane of traffic to make his right turn.
The Case
- Court and Case Number: Sonoma County Superior Court / SCV-267421
- Type of Case: Dangerous Condition Public Property, Vehicles - Right Turn
- Type of Result: Jury Verdict
The Attorneys
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Attorney for the Plaintiff:
Walkup Melodia Kelly & Schoenberger by Richard Shoenberger, Douglas Saeltzer and Joseph Nicholson, San Francisco.
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Attorney for the Defendant:
State of California/Caltrans by Skitch Crosby and Ian Madrosen, Oakland.
Sandhu Law Group by David Perrine and Justin McManus, Sacramento. (For Brendan Toohey.)