Hakimi v. City of Los Angeles

Summary

In this trial, Kamran Hakimi was struck by a City of Los Angeles garbage truck while he was crossing a pedestrian crosswalk. In the immediate aftermath, the father of four was conscious, but he later suffered a brain bleed, slipping into a coma and requiring round-the-clock care from nurses. Los Angeles concedes liability but contests future damages. Attorneys for Hakimi sue the city for the pain and suffering that they believe Hakimi will likely endure.

Representatives for Hakimi claim that Hakimi's likely life expectancy is around a decade and that, with rehabilitation and therapy, he could potentially gain a level of consciousness.

Attorneys for the City of Los Angeles claim that Hakimi's condition is unlikely to improve, but that he is in a state similar to an anesthesized patient.

Outcome

Verdict for plaintiff.
Total damages: $48,792,870.53.