Kobe Bryant Crash: Up To $75 Million In Damages Recommended For Vanessa And Co-plaintiff  

Vanessa Bryant’s legal battle against LA County is wrapping up.

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Tuesday, August 23 marked day 10 of the ongoing trial which started on August 10.

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For Tuesday’s court session, jurors heard closing arguments from the plaintiff’s lawyers.

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Vanessa’s lawyer Craig Lavoie gave a 75-minute closing statement.

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He reminded the jurors of the inconsistencies in the County’s officials’ testimonies.

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He also urged the jurors to give verdict that would give Vanessa and Chris Chester, a co-plaintiff, justice.

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Chester’s lawyer Jerry Jackson recommended an amount of damages award during his closing argument.

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He urged that both Vanessa and Chester should be award $2.5 million each.

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Jackson also recommended up to $1 million in damages for each year of future suffering.

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