Our client suffered catastrophic injuries after being struck by a commercial delivery driver who was on the job. The delivery company’s insurer tendered its $1,000,000 primary policy, and the corporate parent initially refused to contribute, taking the position that the driver was an “independent contractor.” Our office pursued the corporate parent directly under California’s right-of-control and agency doctrines and secured an additional $800,000 in excess contribution.
$1,800,000, Motor Vehicle, Commercial
Our client suffered catastrophic injuries after being struck by a commercial delivery driver who was on the job. The delivery company’s insurer tendered its $1,000,000 primary policy, and the corporate parent initially refused to contribute, taking the position that the driver was an “independent contractor.” Our office pursued the corporate parent directly under California’s right-of-control…
Written by Vaheh Manoukian, Esq.
Los Angeles personal injury attorney and founder of Manoukian Law Firm. USC Gould School of Law, UCLA, State Bar of California #333026, member of CAALA and CAOC, Super Lawyers Rising Star 2026. He handles every case personally. About Vaheh →
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