Jorge Howard, Laura Howard v. Abel Velasco, Badger Daylighting Corp., Badger Daylighting Ltd., Badger Inc., Badgering Construction, Robert Ernesto Hernandez
Published: Jun. 10, 2017 | Result Date: Feb. 15, 2017 | Filing Date: Jan. 1, 1900 |Case number: 37-2016-00043707-CU-PA-CTL Settlement – $875,000
Court
San Diego Superior
Attorneys
Plaintiff
Otto L. Haselhoff
(Law Offices of Otto L. Haselhoff PC)
Defendant
Jeffrey M. Anielski
(Diederich & Associates)
Experts
Plaintiff
Stephen L. Plourd
(technical)
Facts
On Feb. 1, 2016, at 9:30 p.m., plaintiff Jorge Howard was working on his vehicle on a dark street in Pacific Beach, when defendant backed his truck into him.
Contentions
PLAINTIFF'S CONTENTIONS:
Plaintiff contended that defendant was negligent in backing up.
DEFENDANT'S CONTENTIONS:
Defendant admitted liability but disputed the nature and extent of damages.
Specials in Evidence
$26,000 (medical lien)
Injuries
Plaintiff sustained a fractured femur requiring surgery.
Result
The parties settled for $875,000.
Other Information
The case settled at mediation after filing. FILING DATE: Dec. 13, 2016.
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