SF Police Collision Lawsuit Settles for $80K
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Case Background
The Superior Court of California, County of San Francisco, presided over the civil lawsuit filed by private citizen Jada Navaeh Williams against the City and County of San Francisco and two of its police officers, Dikii Simpson and Lee Johnson. The action, filed under Case No. CGC-24-614172, centered on a traffic collision that allegedly occurred due to the officers’ negligence while operating a police vehicle. The litigation began in April 2024 when the Plaintiff filed the initial complaint, and the City filed its formal response, or Answer, in July 2024.
Cause
The cause of action stemmed from allegations of negligence directly related to the operation of an official motor vehicle. Ms. Williams claimed that the city employees negligently operated the vehicle during an incident that resulted in her injuries and property damage. Specifically, the complaint claimed the officers ran a red light at an intersection. Critically, the Plaintiff contended that the officers violated California Vehicle Code section 21453(a) because they failed to activate the necessary siren and emergency lights the required emergency protocol before entering and proceeding through the intersection. The failure to use these legally required warnings became the central point of the negligence claim.
Injury
Ms. Williams suffered both personal injuries and property damage as a direct result of the collision. She contended that the officers' negligent actions directly and legally caused her injuries and damages. These harms required her to seek compensation for medi
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