Joseph Northington v. Daniel Zerom
Published: Apr. 30, 2016 | Result Date: Mar. 29, 2016 | Filing Date: Jan. 1, 1900 |Case number: CGC-15-547634 Bench Decision – Dismissal
Facts
Joseph Northington sued Daniel Zerom, in connection with a motor vehicle incident that allegedly occurred on Aug. 28, 2013.
Contentions
PLAINTIFF'S CONTENTIONS:
Defendant allegedly made a U-turn in front of plaintiff, who was on his bike. Defendant allegedly did not signal his intentions in making the turn, and so plaintiff was struck without warning.
DEFENDANT'S CONTENTIONS:
Plaintiff allegedly came out of nowhere. Defendant claimed it was plaintiff's fault. Defendant also moved to quash plaintiff's attempted substituted service of summons for lack of jurisdiction.
Damages
Northington sought $16,694 in compensatory damages, which included $136 for the estimated repairs of his bike and $11,964 in medical expenses.
Injuries
Northington fractured his cheek and wrist. He also sustained a head injury. Moreover, he underwent intervals of depressions as a result of the incident.
Result
The trial court ultimately granted Zerom's motion to quash service of summons.
Other Information
Plaintiff was in pro per. FILING DATE: Aug. 26, 2015.
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