Horihata v. City of LA: $9.5 Million Car Crash Settlement
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Case Background
A legal battle that began with a devastating traffic collision in Los Angeles concluded with a significant settlement agreement, preventing a long jury trial. The case, filed by Plaintiffs Jean Yuna Horihata and Mark Rappaport, claimed negligence against a driver and the City of Los Angeles, alleging a dangerous situation had existed on a public roadway. The Plaintiffs first filed their suit in the Superior Court of California, County of Los Angeles, setting the stage for a high-stakes litigation over life-altering injuries and government responsibility.
Cause
The core of the dispute centered on a motor vehicle collision that involved Plaintiff Jean Horihata. Plaintiffs claimed that driver Luis Gaytan Hernandez had operated his vehicle negligently, leading directly to the severe accident. Crucially, the suit also targeted the City of Los Angeles and other public entities, arguing that a dangerous condition on public property had contributed to or caused the crash. The Plaintiffs asserted that the government Defendants knew or should have known about the hazardous conditions and had failed to take appropriate steps to either warn the public or fix the problem.
Injury
Following the crash, Jean Horihata suffered catastrophic and life-altering injuries. While the exact medical details remained confidential during the proceedings, Court filings detailed extensive and permanent physical harm requiring ongoing care. Plaintiff Mark Rap
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