$1M Settlement in Los Angeles Bicycle Injury Case
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Case Background
On November 5, 2021, Plaintiff Alejandro Alonso rode his bicycle near Mascarell Avenue and Chatsworth Drive in Los Angeles. A City sanitation tractor approached the intersection. Defendant Cesar Corona operated the tractor within his employment. Plaintiff traveled lawfully on a public roadway. The incident occurred in Los Angeles County, under the Spring Street Courthouse’s jurisdiction.
Cause
The sanitation tractor struck Plaintiff’s bicycle. Consequently, Plaintiff fell and went under the tractor. Plaintiff alleged Defendant Corona carelessly operated, controlled, inspected, and drove the vehicle. He further alleged the City, County, and State negligently owned, maintained, inspected, and supervised the tractor and its operator. Moreover, he cited Vehicle Code violations, including sections 21453, 21703, 22350, 23103, and 21760. He also alleged vicarious liability under Government Code §§ 815.2(a) and 820(a).
Injury
Plaintiff suffered a traumatic brain injury. He sustained fractures in both legs, including a surgically treated left leg fract
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