Glenn Vargas v. Robert Snider
Published: May 30, 2009 | Result Date: Jan. 27, 2009 | Filing Date: Jan. 1, 1900 |Case number: 07NL05573 Verdict – Defense
Court
Orange Superior
Attorneys
Plaintiff
Jonathan Dwork
(Law Offices of Jonathan Dwork PLC)
Defendant
Experts
Plaintiff
Michael J. Einbund M.D.
(medical)
Defendant
Richard C. Hodson
(technical)
Milton E. Legome M.D.
(medical)
Facts
Plaintiff Glenn Vargas, a 35-year-old code enforcement officer, was rear-ended by defendant Robert Snider in Santa Ana. Vargas filed suit for motor vehicle negligence. Snider conceded liability, claiming he misjudged the distance between his vehicle and Vargas' vehicle, but contested Vargas' damages.
Specials in Evidence
$3,697 $800
Injuries
The plaintiff claimed various soft-tissue injuries affecting his back, neck, arm, hand wrist and neck, as well as headaches. He received 29 chiropractic treatments. The defendant claimed the impact was low and insufficient to cause plaintiff permanent injuries.
Result
The jury determined that defendant was liable but that plaintiff was not injured. No damages were awarded.
Other Information
The plaintiff filed motions for JNOV and a new trial, which were both denied. Defendant was later awarded $6,100 for costs.
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