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Personal Injury
Auto v. Auto
Rear-End Collision

Cesar Hernandez, Sonia Hernandez v. Christine Bowman and Does 1 to 100, inclusive

Published: Jun. 16, 2012 | Result Date: Aug. 8, 2011 | Filing Date: Jan. 1, 1900 |

Case number: RG10495601 Verdict –  $8,663

Court

Alameda Superior


Attorneys

Plaintiff

Frederick L. Goss


Defendant

Truman Phan-Quang


Experts

Plaintiff

Linda M. Caldwell
(medical)

Defendant

Daniel P. Voss
(technical)

Facts

Cesar Hernandez was driving with his wife, Sonia Hernandez, as a passenger on March 8, 2009, when their vehicle was rear-ended by a vehicle operated by Christine Bowman at the intersection of 42nd Avenue and Foothill Boulevard in Oakland.

Contentions

PLAINTIFF'S CONTENTIONS:
The plaintiffs filed suit against Bowman, alleging motor vehicle negligence.

DEFENDANT'S CONTENTIONS:
Bowman did not dispute liability.

Damages

Cesar Hernandez sought medical expenses of $4,818, as well as $620 in lost wages and $12,000 in general damages. Sonia Hernandez sought medical expenses of $3,933 and $7,000 in general damages.

Injuries

The plaintiffs claimed soft-tissue injuries, and underwent chiropractic treatment.

Result

The jury awarded the plaintiffs $8,665 in damages.

Deliberation

one day

Length

five days


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