Skateboarder in crosswalk runs into defendant's SUV. Jury awards $41,800 net after contrib negligence. Orange County.

Summary

Skateboarder, 25, enters uncontrolled crosswalk and strikes SUV passing through the crosswalk.  Jury's gross award was 10 times defense offer, but jury placed 30% contributory negligence on plaintiff skateboarder. 

The Case

  • Court and Case Number: Orange County Superior Court/ 30-2011-00528875
  • Type of Case: Vehicles - vs. Pedestrian
  • Type of Result: Jury Verdict

The Attorneys

  • Attorney for the Plaintiff:
    Allen, Flatt, Ballidis & Leslie by Michael C. Bock, Newport Beach
  • Attorney for the Defendant:
    Maguire & Associates by Brian Fujita, Costa Mesa