15-year-old dies after being struck by car at dangerous crossing on way to school bus. $20 million. San Bernardino County.
Summary
School district hides evidence of its negligence in selection of bus stop locations and is sanctioned by court before trial. Later argues value of adopted son's death.
The Case
- Court and Case Number: San Bernardino Superior Court / CIVDS1112258
- Type of Case: Dangerous Condition Public Property, Wrongful Death
- Type of Result: Jury Verdict
The Attorneys
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Attorney for the Plaintiff:
Panish, Shea & Boyle, LLP by Rahul Ravipudi, Deborah Chang, Thomas A. Schultz, and Matthew Stumpf, Los Angeles.
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Attorney for the Defendant:
McCune & Harber, LLP by Stephen M. Harber, Los Angeles. (For Chaffey Joint Union High School District).
Calendo Puckett Sheedy, LLP by Christopher M. Sheedy, Glendale. (For Imelda Hughes).