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Motorcycle struck by pickup; course and scope of employment at issue; $11.9 million. Contra Costa County.

Summary

Motorcyclist, 35, is struck by defendant company's pickup, but defendant says driver was retired and not in course and scope of employment.  Catastrophic head and spine injuries.  $11.9 million verdict.

The Case

The Attorneys

  • Attorney for the Plaintiff:
    Kirby, Kirby and Kirby by Steven C. Kirby and Aimee E. Kirby, Redondo Beach
  • Attorney for the Defendant:
    Hughes & Company by Ralph Hughes, Pleasanton (for Mori and Tomiko Hatsushi)
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