Emilio Hernandez v. Boparai Transport Inc., Gurwinder Singh
Published: Mar. 18, 2017 | Result Date: Nov. 17, 2016 | Filing Date: Jan. 1, 1900 |Case number: CIVDS1407772 Verdict – $1,829,550
Court
San Bernardino Superior
Attorneys
Plaintiff
Siannah I. Collado
(S.C. Law APC)
Robert T. Simon
(The Simon Law Group LLP)
Joshua D. Bordin-Wosk
(Bordin Semmer LLP)
Defendant
Aneta B. Dubow
(Chapman Glucksman Dean Roeb & Barger)
Craig A. Roeb
(Chapman, Glucksman, Dean, Roeb & Barger APC)
Facts
In May 2014 plaintiff, 34, was driving his vehicle when it was rear-ended by a tractor-trailer driven by Gurwinder Singh. He sued Singh and Boparai Transport Inc., Singh's employer and owner of the tractor-trailer.
Contentions
PLAINTIFF'S CONTENTIONS:
Plaintiff contended that defendant negligently operated his vehicle and that his employer was vicariously liable.
DEFENDANTS' CONTENTIONS:
Defendants admitted fault but contested plaintiff's injuries.
Settlement Discussions
Plaintiff's 998 was $1 million (policy limits).
Injuries
Plaintiff claimed he sustained a moderate brain injury and a lumbar injury.
Result
The jury found that Singh's negligence was a substantial factor in causing plaintiff harm, awarding him $1,829,551.
Other Information
According to defense, plaintiff sought $50,000,000 plus from the jury at trial.
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