Trial Magazine
Verdicts & Settlements: Motor Vehicle Liability
Failure to Heed Pedestrian in Crosswalk
August 2018On his way to an appointment, George Williams, who was in his 70s, entered a crosswalk in downtown Tacoma, Wash. He was struck by a car driven by Sammy Cubean, who was distractedly looking for something in his glovebox at the time of the incident. Williams, who suffered from various health problems, including renal failure and heart disease, suffered a mild closed-head injury and shoulder and rib fractures. His medical expenses were more than $219,300.
Williams sued Cubean, alleging he failed to heed to a pedestrian in a crosswalk. The defendant admitted liability but disputed the plaintiff’s damages.
The jury awarded approximately $444,100.
Citation: Williams v. Cubean, No. 16-2-10281-1 (Wash. Super. Ct. Pierce Cnty. Aug. 14, 2017).
Plaintiff counsel: AAJ members Darrell Cochran and Kevin Hastings, both of Tacoma, Wash.
Plaintiff expert: Virtaj Singh, physiatry, Seattle.
Defense expert: Lily Jung Henson, neurology, Atlanta.
