Carlos Romero, Adriana Romero v. David Brey
Published: Sep. 1, 2012 | Result Date: Jun. 20, 2012 | Filing Date: Jan. 1, 1900 |Case number: 39-2010-00241660-CU-PA-STK Verdict – Defense
Court
San Joaquin Superior
Attorneys
Plaintiff
Defendant
Peter J. Hirsig
(McNamara, Ney, Beatty, Slattery, Borges & Ambacher LLP)
Experts
Defendant
Dean B. Tuft
(technical)
Facts
Plaintiff was riding his bicycle when he was hit by Defendant's vehicle. Plaintiff sued Defendant, alleging that Defendant was negligent because he failed to look in both directions before proceeding.
Contentions
DEFENDANT'S CONTENTIONS:
Defendant contended that Plaintiff was liable for the accident because he rode his bicycle on the sidewalk at a high rate of speed and against the flow of traffic. Defendant further contended that Plaintiff was involved in a similar accident the prior year.
Injuries
Plaintiff sustained lacerations, rib fractures, bruises, a collapsed lung, and a fractured shoulder. His injuries eventually healed completely.
Result
Defense.
Deliberation
26 minutes.
Poll
12-0
Length
four days
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