Tibor Sarkany v. Robert Valenzuela
Published: Nov. 28, 2015 | Result Date: Jul. 28, 2015 | Filing Date: Jan. 1, 1900 |Case number: RG14715168 Verdict – Defense
Court
Alameda Superior
Attorneys
Plaintiff
Adam M. Carlson
(Casper, Meadows, Schwartz & Cook)
Defendant
Devereaux E. Rendler
(Law Office of Melanie D. Johnson)
Experts
Plaintiff
Jerry C. Kenny
(medical)
Eugene D. Bobroff
(medical)
Defendant
Robert M. Schick M.D.
(medical)
Kirsten White M.S., P.E.
(technical)
Facts
Tibor Sarkany sued Robert Valenzuela for negligence after Valenzuela rear-ended Sarkany's vehicle.
Contentions
PLAINTIFF'S CONTENTIONS:
Sarkany contended that his vehicle was rear-ended by a vehicle driven by Valenzuela as Sarkany was at the intersection of Mission Boulevard and Anza Street in Fremont. He claimed that Valenzuela negligently operated his vehicle.
DEFENDANT'S CONTENTIONS:
Valenzuela did not dispute liability but contested Sarkany's injuries.
Injuries
Sarkany claimed a tear to his right shoulder's rotator cuff for which he eventually underwent surgery to repair.
Result
The jury returned a defense verdict, finding that Valenzuela's negligence was not a substantial factor in causing Sarkany harm.
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