Legal Opinion
Niles v. City of San Rafael
California Court of Appeal
Decided October 2, 1974No. Civ. 34083PublishedCited by 60 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
Opinion
CHRISTIAN, J.
Suing for himself and as guardian ad litem for his minor son, Kelly Niles, David F. Niles has taken judgment in the amount of $4,025,000 against the City of San Rafael, the San Rafael City School District, Mt. Zion Hospital, and Dr. David Haskins. The judgment was entered on a jury verdict in that amount establishing defendants’ liability for injuries which have totally and permanently incapacitated Kelly Niles. On the two public entities’ cross-complaint for indemnity it was determined that they should bear $25,000 of the award; the remaining $4,000,000 was assessed…
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