Pablo Gonzalez v. Guillermo Garcia, Pacific Rim Mechanical Contractors Inc.
Published: Jun. 27, 2009 | Result Date: Dec. 17, 2008 | Filing Date: Jan. 1, 1900 |Case number: 30-2008-00102340-CU-PA-WJC Verdict – Defense
Court
Orange Superior
Attorneys
Plaintiff
Timothy J. Donahue
(Law Office of Timothy J. Donahue)
Defendant
Experts
Plaintiff
Ricardo Castro
(medical)
Defendant
John Hinger
(technical)
Michael P. Weinstein M.D.
(medical)
Facts
On March 1, 2006, a van driven by Guillermo Garcia collided with Pablo Gonzalez, a 32-year-old roofer, as he was riding his bicycle. As a result, Gonzalez sued Garcia and Pacific Rim Mechanical Contractors Inc., Garcia's employer, for motor vehicle negligence.
Contentions
DEFENDANT'S CONTENTIONS:
The defense contended that Gonzales rode his bike on the wrong side of the road and failed to stop at a stop sign.
Settlement Discussions
The plaintiff demanded $50,000 and the defense offered $5,000.
Damages
Gonzalez sought $64,212.
Injuries
Gonzalez suffered ankle, back, head, and soft-tissue injuries, requiring chiropractic treatment.
Result
The jury found in favor of the defense.
Other Information
Zurich insured the defendants.
Deliberation
one hour
Poll
11-1
Length
six days
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