A Texas jury has rejected a lawsuit brought by a plaintiff who allegedly had been injured in an auto accident in a store's parking lot.
Facts and Allegations
While driving in a store parking lot, Eric Garcia's car collided with one driven by Khin Phyu. Mr. Garcia sued Ms. Phyu for negligently failing to yield the right of way, failing to keep a proper lookout, failing to control her speed, and failing to brake or turn in time to avoid the collision.
For her part, Ms. Phyu asserted that she had the right of way and, among other things, that Mr. Garcia had been driving too fast and that he alone had been negligent.
Result
The jury found that Mr. Garcia alone had been negligent.
The case is Garcia v. Phyu, No. CC-16-02553-D (Tex. Dallas Cty. Jan. 18, 2018). Attorneys involved include: Daniel Hart; The Hart Law Firm; Colleyville, TX, for Eric Garcia. Jenny M. Forehand; Fanaff, Hoagland, Clark & Gonzales; Irving, TX, for Khin Phyu.
FC&S Legal Comment
This report is based on information that was provided by defense counsel. Plaintiff's counsel did not respond to the reporter's phone calls.
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