LA public bus stops in middle of street instead of at curb for exiting passenger. $5.7M. Los Angeles County.
Summary
Passenger exits the rear door of the bus and steps into traffic in the curb-side lane. Serious leg injuries; future surgical care disputed.
The Case
- Court and Case Number: Los Angeles Superior Court / 21STCV33539
- Type of Case: Bus and Streetcar Passenger Accidents, Vehicles - vs. Pedestrian
- Type of Result: Jury Verdict
The Attorneys
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Attorney for the Plaintiff:
Omega Law Group, PC by Lourdes DeArmas and Ashley Laiken, Beverly Hills.
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Attorney for the Defendant:
Law Offices of O’Reilly & McDermott by Paul O’Reilly, Torrance.