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
Defendant
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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