Posted on 04/27/2022 4:06:39 PM PDT by BenLurkin
The family of a woman killed in a West Los Angeles crash involving a speeding Lamborghini last year will receive at least $18.85 million after a wrongful death settlement was reached with the then 17-year-old driver, the family’s attorney announced Wednesday.
The law firm representing the family called the agreement one of the largest settlements in California history for a single plaintiff in a wrongful death case.
Monique Muñoz, 32, was killed on Feb. 17, 2021, when she was heading home from her job at UCLA Health.
She was heading west on Olympic Boulevard and was waiting to turn left on Overland Avenue when the driver of a Lamborghini SUV ran a red light and crashed into her vehicle going more than 100 mph.
The driver, Brendan Khuri, suffered moderate injuries and was hospitalized. He was arrested nearly a week after the deadly crash and eventually admitted to a gross vehicular manslaughter charge. Last October, he was sentenced to seven to nine months in a juvenile camp.
The defendant’s name was previously withheld because he was underage at the time of the crash. He is the son of James Khuri, a local wealthy entrepreneur.
Before the crash, Khuri and his father posted on social media engaging in “illegal speed exhibitions,” on L.A. surface streets, the family attorney, Daniel Ghyczy, said.
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1938 Chevy town 2 door
Those Jeep Surreys were a part of 1960s pop culture - I think Elvis owned one. Heavily favored in south Florida, especially Miami, at the touristy hotels.
Negligent homicide. At least 2nd degree manslaughter. That family of the victim must be very angry at the perp.
Where does a now 18 year-old kid get $18 million to pay the judgment?
Rich parent.
Kid got 7-9 months for manslaughter. Presumably money somehow can get you a lighter sentence.
Oops, sorry. I saw the line about the Honda Fit and missed that you were replying to another poster. I took it as you saying that!
Have a good day! Drive safe!!
But the kid might have a big trust fund they can deduct it from
James Khuri Net Worth: How Rich is Brendan Khuri’s Father?
"James Khuri was born in the United States of America. Most of the information related to his past life is still missing. But, we found that he is an MBA graduate from Simon School of Business at the University of Rochester."
I know it's a way late reply, but since no one else answered your (rhetorical?) question: MONEY!
No, not money that way; but if arrested and hospitalized, then the police, i.e. public, is legally responsible for all the bills from minute-1, including transport.
Usual practice is to wait on arresting until discharge, or at least until ambulatory & no more major expenses are likely to be wracked up.
I am 75.
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Oh you kid.............. I am 76!
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