Ashlea Biggs v. Corey Rusick
Published: Oct. 8, 2011 | Result Date: Aug. 28, 2011 | Filing Date: Jan. 1, 1900 |Case number: BC450000 Bench Verdict – $115,000
Court
L.A. Superior Central
Attorneys
Plaintiff
Filippo Marchino
(The X-Law Group PC)
Defendant
Laurie S. Cox
(Mark R. Weiner & Associates)
Facts
On Aug. 29, 2003, 12-year-old plaintiff Ashlea Biggs was a passenger in the back seat of a vehicle driven by defendant Corey Rusick on the I-40 freeway. While driving, Rusick lost control of the vehicle, causing it to roll over. Biggs was thrown from the car, and sustained serious injuries. She sued Rusick.
Contentions
PLAINTIFF'S CONTENTIONS:
Plaintiff alleged that defendant fell asleep at the wheel.
DEFENDANT'S CONTENTIONS:
Defendant alleged that a truck hit them, which caused the accident.
Damages
Plaintiff sought $37,149.22 in medical costs.
Injuries
Plaintiff suffered a closed head injury, acute head injury, and a broken ankle.
Result
Judgment was entered against defendant for $115,000.
Other Information
AAA and State Farm insured defendant.
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