Background: On October 18, 2018, Soo Hi Woo was struck by a taxicab driven by Kuldip Singh Khaira while she was riding her bicycle. Woo alleged the accident caused chronic pain, post-traumatic headaches, and depressive disorder, impairing her ability to work as a hairstylist and affecting her daily life.

Legal Arguments/Issues: Woo argued that Khaira was entirely at fault for failing to maintain a proper lookout and yield in the crosswalk. Khaira denied fault, claiming Woo unlawfully rode her bicycle on the crosswalk and failed to take reasonable care. He contended that if found at fault, Woo should also bear some responsibility.

Held: The court found both parties shared responsibility. Woo did not take reasonable care by riding on the crosswalk and not making eye contact with Khaira. Khaira also failed to maintain a proper lookout and yield. The court determined Woo was 15% at fault and Khaira 85% at fault.

Costs/Damages Awarded: The court awarded Woo $1,271,480.32 in damages, including $165,000 for non-pecuniary losses, $335,000 for past loss of earning capacity, $850,000 for future loss of earning capacity, $140,000 for future care costs, and $5,859.20 for special damages, adjusted for Woo’s contributory negligence.