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Personal Injury
Auto v. Auto
Wrongful Death

Jesus Lopez Perez v. Shaun Jeremy Benson

Published: Nov. 9, 2013 | Result Date: Aug. 23, 2013 | Filing Date: Jan. 1, 1900 |

Case number: 13CECG00238 Settlement –  $150,000

Court

Fresno Superior


Attorneys

Plaintiff

Steven A. Lerman
(Steven A. Lerman & Associates Inc.)


Defendant

Arthur G. Smoke Jr.


Facts

Minor Paul Rosales' parents were killed in an auto accident on Jan. 28, 2012 in Fresno. Minor was a passenger in vehicle.

Contentions

PLAINTIFF'S CONTENTIONS:
Plaintiff claimed that defendant Shaun J. Benson drove recklessly and did not yield at intersection.

DEFENDANT'S CONTENTIONS:
Defendant contended that the plaintiff vehicle pulled from a stop sign directly into the path of the defendant, who did not have a stop sign for his direction of travel.

Injuries

Plaintiff suffered bruises, contusions and minor cuts.

Result

The case settled for $150,000.

Other Information

FILING DATE: Jan. 17, 2013.


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