Trucking Companies Propose $11M Settlement in Lawsuit
The agreement follows a 2019 collision involving a dump truck near a Los Angeles intersection.
Updated on Oct. 25, 2026 in Trucks
Commodity Trucking Acquisition LLC and Commodity Trucking Holdings LLC have requested court approval for an $11 million settlement in a wrongful death lawsuit. The legal action follows the 2019 death of two sisters struck by a dump truck in Los Angeles.
Why it matters
The settlement seeks to resolve liability claims stemming from a tragic 2019 accident involving a school-adjacent intersection. The companies state the agreement aims to avoid the ongoing expense of protracted litigation.
The settlement addresses the 2019 accident involving sisters Amy and Marlenne Lorenzo, aged 12 and 14, at 37th Street and Broadway. The court is scheduled to review the $11 million agreement on January 20, 2027.
The players
Commodity Trucking Acquisition LLC
A logistics and transportation company that managed the excavation project and subcontracted the dump trucks involved.
Stanley Bernard Randle
The driver of the dump truck involved in the 2019 collision.
The details
The incident involved a dump truck driven by Stanley Bernard Randle, who was operating the vehicle for Los Morales Trucking at the time. Commodity Trucking Acquisition LLC had subcontracted the firm to provide trucks for an excavation project. The underlying lawsuit alleges that the area near the intersection, which contains over a dozen schools within a 1.5-mile radius, featured unsafe crossing points recommended by the school district.
Timeline
April 4, 2019: The accident occurred near 37th Street and Broadway.
October 23, 2026: Companies filed the proposed settlement with the court.
January 20, 2027: A court hearing is set for settlement ratification.
The Home Front
This settlement highlights ongoing municipal concerns regarding heavy-vehicle traffic in neighborhoods dense with schools. It reflects the intersection of commercial logistics and local pedestrian safety standards in Los Angeles.
Families living near heavy-excavation routes should remain alert to large commercial vehicles and monitor school district safety communications for updates on crossing point changes. Residents can contact the city to report concerns about high-traffic intersections near local schools.
The takeaway
The proposed $11 million settlement highlights the importance of municipal oversight regarding heavy-vehicle routes near school zones. Families should check their local city transportation department or school board sites to verify designated safe routes to school for children.
What happens next
A hearing to determine the final ratification of the $11 million settlement is scheduled for January 20, 2027, at the Los Angeles Superior Court.
Further reading
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Source note: This article includes information reported by My News LA.
