Ryan v. Yellow Cab Cooperative, Inc.
- Resolution Date:
- August 2004
- Practice Areas:
- Motor Vehicle Accidents, Truck Accidents, Industrial Accidents
- Synopsis:
- On April 17, 2000, at about 10:30 p.m. four United Airlines employees had gotten off work at San Francisco International Airport. The United employees were three airplane mechanics and a customer service representative. An airport shuttle bus took the four employees from the airport terminal to the employee parking lot. The bus was traveling behind a Yellow Cab as it entered the on-ramp for U.S. 101 north. While approaching the highway the Yellow Cab driver saw a woman, off to the side of the on-ramp, and thought she might be a potential fare. He slammed on his brakes and stopped his cab in the middle of the on-ramp, about 20 feet before it merged with the freeway. The bus driver, distracted by someone saying there was a woman near the on-ramp, did not notice that the cab was stopping in the middle of the on-ramp. Once the bus driver realized that the cab was stopping, he slammed on his brakes, causing the passengers to come out of their seats. The shuttle bus hit the back of the taxi, causing minimal damage to both vehicles. One individual suffered a broken ankle and was off work for about four months. The three other individuals returned to work after a couple of days. As time progressed, each of the other plaintiffs noticed that their injuries were not healing and sought medical treatment. Each sustained permanent medical injuries and limitations in their ability to perform their occupations. The case tried to verdict.
- Attorneys:
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Cynthia McGuinn
Miles Cooper - Resolution:
- $3.7 Million