Ali Arastu v. Hector Hernandez Lopez
Published: Nov. 20, 2010 | Result Date: Sep. 22, 2010 | Filing Date: Jan. 1, 1900 |Case number: RG08420928 Verdict – Defense
Court
Alameda Superior
Attorneys
Plaintiff
Defendant
Ashwin V. Ladva
(Ladva Law Firm)
Experts
Plaintiff
John J. Lavorgna
(medical)
Defendant
Elizabeth H. Raphael
(technical)
Facts
Ali Arastu was driving northbound on Interstate 880 in Alameda County on Nov. 2, 2007, when his vehicle was rear-ended by a van, driven by Hector Lopez, after Arastu stopped for traffic.
Contentions
PLAINTIFF'S CONTENTIONS:
Arastu filed suit against Lopez, alleging motor vehicle negligence.
DEFENDANT'S CONTENTIONS:
Lopez admitted liability, but contested Arastu's injuries.
Damages
Arastu sought $4,594 in past medical bills, as well as $30,000 for future medical expenses, and $50,000 in pain and suffering damages.
Injuries
Arastu claimed he suffered impingement to his left shoulder, as well as soft-tissue neck and back injuries, and underwent physical therapy.
Result
The jury rendered a verdict for the defense.
Deliberation
two hours
Poll
12-0
Length
two days
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