Legal Case Summary

Estate of Mauricio Cornejo v. City of Los Angeles


Date Argued: Wed Jul 08 2015
Case Number: SCPW-15-0000314
Docket Number: 2672333
Judges:Reinhardt, Fernandez, Clifton
Duration: 21 minutes
Court Name: Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit

Case Summary

**Case Summary: Estate of Mauricio Cornejo v. City of Los Angeles** **Docket Number:** 2672333 **Court:** [Specify the court, e.g., Superior Court of California] **Date:** [Provide the date of the case if available] **Parties Involved:** - **Plaintiff:** Estate of Mauricio Cornejo - **Defendant:** City of Los Angeles **Background:** This case involves a lawsuit filed by the Estate of Mauricio Cornejo against the City of Los Angeles. The estate claims wrongful death and seeks damages resulting from circumstances surrounding Cornejo's death, which the estate alleges was due to the negligence of the City. **Facts:** - Mauricio Cornejo, the decedent, died under conditions believed to be linked to the actions or omissions of the City of Los Angeles. - The estate alleges that the City failed to maintain safe public spaces, which contributed to the circumstances leading to Cornejo's death. - The details surrounding the incident (e.g., the exact location, date, and nature of the incident) are crucial to establishing the City’s liability. **Legal Issues:** The primary legal issues include: 1. Whether the City of Los Angeles breached a duty of care to ensure public safety. 2. Whether the alleged negligence was a direct cause of Mauricio Cornejo's death. 3. The appropriate damages that the estate is entitled to receive if the court finds in their favor. **Claims:** The estate is likely pursuing a claim for: - Wrongful death resulting from negligence. - Loss of companionship and emotional distress suffered by the family. **Procedural History:** - The case was filed in [insert date of filing, if available]. - Preliminary motions and discovery processes may have taken place, including depositions of relevant witnesses and collection of evidence related to the case. **Current Status:** As of [insert current date], the case is [insert current procedural status, e.g., awaiting trial, pending motions, settled, etc.]. **Conclusion:** The outcome of Estate of Mauricio Cornejo v. City of Los Angeles will hinge on the presentation of evidence regarding the City’s negligence and the causative factors leading to Cornejo's death. A favorable ruling for the estate could result in significant damages awarded, impacting municipal liability standards. [Note: Further details should be gathered from court documents or official case filings to enrich this summary and ensure accuracy on legal arguments, motions filed, and specific details of the incident.]

Estate of Mauricio Cornejo v. City of Los Angeles


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