Bennie Blankenship v. Alejandro Lopez-Saavedra, Alberto Salazar, an individual and Does 1 through 10, inclusive
Published: Jul. 9, 2016 | Result Date: Jun. 3, 2016 | Filing Date: Jan. 1, 1900 |Case number: BC570622 Settlement – $10,000
Court
L.A. Superior Central
Attorneys
Plaintiff
Macauley Ekpenisi
(Law Offices of Macauley Ekpenisi)
Defendant
David B. Wasson
(Wasson & Associates Inc.)
Facts
Plaintiff Bennie Blankenship sued defendants Alejandro Lopez-Saavedra and Alberto Salazar, following a three-vehicle collision that occurred on Sept. 18, 2013, on the northbound 405 Freeway in Carson.
Contentions
PLAINTIFF'S CONTENTIONS:
Plaintiff contended that defendants negligently operated their vehicles when they collided with his vehicle.
He asserted causes of action for negligence and negligent infliction of emotional distress.
DEFENDANT'S CONTENTIONS:
Lopez-Saavedra denied plaintiff's allegations and asserted various affirmative defenses.
Injuries
Plaintiff claimed that he sustained permanent injuries to his knees, pelvis, hip and lower back and subsequent severe emotional distress.
Result
Plaintiff settled with Lopez-Saavedra for $10,000.
Other Information
FILING DATE: Jan. 28, 2015.
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