Personal Injury
Auto v. Motorcycle
Lane Change Collision
Michael Lindsey v. Hector Avila Martinez, Gloria Martinez
Published: Nov. 9, 2013 | Result Date: Jul. 29, 2013 | Filing Date: Jan. 1, 1900 |Case number: 1-12-CV-234605 Settlement – $50,000
Court
Santa Clara Superior
Attorneys
Plaintiff
Defendant
Facts
On Oct. 21, 2010, Michael Lindsey was riding his motorcycle when Hector Martinez suddenly changed lanes in front of him, causing Lindsey to swerve and crash. Lindsey sued Martinez.
Contentions
PLAINTIFF'S CONTENTIONS:
Lindsey argued that Martinez had been driving negligently, and that his lane change had been unsafe.
DEFENDANT'S CONTENTIONS:
Martinez disputed both liability and damages.
Injuries
Lindsey sprained his left ankle, and was also diagnosed with lymphedema.
Result
The parties settled for $50,000 (policy limit).
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