Vehicles - Auto vs. Auto

Liability disputed as defendant crosses multiple lanes of traffic. $695K. Los Angeles County.

Plaintiff t-bones defendant as he is attempting to cross multiple lanes of traffic.  He says she was speeding.

  • Case Name: Mayra Juarez v. Helman Gustavo Gomez, et al.
  • Date of Verdict or Judgment: Tuesday, October 30, 2018
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Soft-tissue injury treatment over four years disputed. $650K. San Francisco County.

Foreign tourist in San Francisco runs red light.

  • Case Name: Chad Anthony vs. Li
  • Date of Verdict or Judgment: Tuesday, October 09, 2018
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Low verdict after $150K offer in highway crash. $60.8K. Los Angeles County.

Pre-existing medical conditions become the focus of defense.

  • Case Name: Gabriel Feliciano v. The Estate of Chard Marc Gonzalez
  • Date of Verdict or Judgment: Wednesday, September 12, 2018
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Defendant ran red light. $173K. San Bernardino County.

Defendant claims excessive medical care and pre-existing conditions.

  • Case Name: Mildred Najera v. City of Upland
  • Date of Verdict or Judgment: Tuesday, July 17, 2018
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Left-turn collision results in neck, back injuries. $152K. Los Angeles County.

Liability is accepted but causation is disputed owing to plaintiff's prior injury accidents.

  • Case Name: Victor Hernandez v. Cheryl Hyland
  • Date of Verdict or Judgment: Thursday, May 17, 2018
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Multi-vehicle crash on freeway. $752K. Los Angeles County.

Crash in #1 lane throws vehicle into the HOV lane where it is struck by another vehicle.

  • Case Name: Christiane Davis v. Gamal, Supershuttle of LA, American Yellow Cab Co., et.al.
  • Date of Verdict or Judgment: Wednesday, March 07, 2018
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Garage door falls on tenant but landlord says injury was from auto accident. $2.8M. Sacramento County.

Two accidents, a rear-ender and premises liability, occur ten days apart; causation disputed as well as liability for the premises accident. 

  • Case Name: Record v. Reese, et al.
  • Date of Verdict or Judgment: Wednesday, December 20, 2017
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Soft-tissue injuries in rear-ender prevent plaintiff from taking high-paying job. $669K. Orange County.

Woman says injuries from accident prevented her from starting work at new position.

  • Case Name: Christie Wilson v. Evan George Winans and Adams Interiors, Inc.
  • Date of Verdict or Judgment: Thursday, September 28, 2017
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Employer said responsible for intoxicated employee's auto accident. $15 million. Los Angeles County.

$15 million verdict against employer after employee becomes intoxicated while in scope of job and injures client.

  • Case Name: George v. Firstservice Residential California LLC
  • Date of Verdict or Judgment: Wednesday, March 22, 2017
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Rear-ender with back injury and surgery. $1 million. Ventura County.

Liability is admitted but extent of injury and care is disputed.

  • Case Name: Mayra Silva v. James Allen Ramos
  • Date of Verdict or Judgment: Friday, March 17, 2017
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Cause and injuries disputed in vehicle collision. $3 million. Los Angeles County.

Plaintiff beats $1 million policy limit CCP 998 offer to compromise.

  • Case Name: Rodney Alexander Pimentel v. Joaquin Garcia Avila, SMS Foods Inc., and Does 1 to 15, inclusive
  • Date of Verdict or Judgment: Friday, December 09, 2016
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Punitives in freeway DUI case. $152K jury verdict. Los Angeles County.

Drunk driver rear-ends another car on freeway at 2 a.m. Moderate injuries. Plaintiffs beat their 998 offer.

  • Case Name: Lawrence, et al. v. Mataele
  • Date of Verdict or Judgment: Tuesday, May 17, 2016
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Plaintiff beats CCP 998 in lane-change crash with extent of injuries disputed. $898K. Kern County.

Woman walks away from roll-over saying she is uninjured; severe and ongoing pain begin the next day.

  • Case Name: Clarke v. Barrett
  • Date of Verdict or Judgment: Thursday, May 12, 2016
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"Eggshell" plaintiff claims injuries from minor accident require surgery. Defense verdict. Los Angeles County.

Plaintiff, 69, with history of prior back surgery, claims need for knee surgery after low-impact accident. Defendant admits liability for minor accident, but argues that no injuries could have occurred.

  • Case Name: Herman Johnson v. Yannet Morales
  • Date of Verdict or Judgment: Wednesday, May 04, 2016
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"Eggshell" plaintiff sustains knee, serious back and mental injuries, with lifetime disability. Causation disputed. $2.8 million. Sacramento County.

Plaintiff was an "eggshell plaintiff" both physically and mentally when her car was struck in a low-speed accident. Defense admitted liability but said accident could not have caused severe back problems and emotional/mental issues.

  • Case Name: Muniz v. Van Rein
  • Date of Verdict or Judgment: Friday, March 25, 2016
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Punitive damages against employer when truck driver uses illegal drugs; $2.1 million. San Luis Obispo County.

Father hires his son as a truck driver for his company. The son crashes a heavy delivery truck into a small car at 55-60 mph. Defense makes very low CCP 998 offer.  

  • Case Name: Kayleigh McCall v. Coast Line Distributing, Inc. and Paul Anthony Ceja
  • Date of Verdict or Judgment: Thursday, March 10, 2016
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