Law360 Reports on $2M Settlement Matthew McNicholas Secured on Behalf of Victims Injured in Venice Beach Boardwalk Accident
As published by Law360, the Los Angeles City Council unanimously approved a $2 million settlement, holding the City liable for allowing a man to drive his car onto the Venice Beach boardwalk, injuring pedestrians and killing a woman. Partner Matthew McNicholas represented some of the injured victims.
In 2013, Nathan Louis Campbell drove his car around improperly spaced bollards and onto the Venice boardwalk, hitting more than a dozen pedestrians and killing a newlywed on her honeymoon. Even though the City was aware unauthorized vehicles were driving on the boardwalk daily and that business owners had filed complaints about the lack of safeguards for years, they took no action. The City Council approved a settlement of $2 million for Joanna Botton, Nancy Martinez and Jose Gutierrez, who were injured in the accident.
“After very thorough discovery, all sides worked with a retired judge to resolve the matter,” said McNicholas. “The plaintiffs are relieved to not have to relive the tragedy in a courtroom.”
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With more than 25 years’ experience as a trial lawyer, Partner Patrick McNicholas exclusively represents victims in personal injury, product liability, sexual assault and other consumer-oriented matters, such as civil rights, aviation disasters and class actions. Learn more about his professional background here.