Deborah Nevarez v. Dawn Davenport
Published: Jul. 18, 2015 | Result Date: May 6, 2015 | Filing Date: Jan. 1, 1900 |Case number: CV58377 Verdict – $200,000
Facts
Deborah Nevarez sued Dawn Davenport after she was struck by Nevarez's vehicle.
Contentions
PLAINTIFF'S CONTENTIONS:
Deborah Nevarez, 52, sued Dawn Davenport for negligence, contending Davenport injured Nevarez with her vehicle as Nevarez was walking across South Stewart Street in Sonora.
DEFENDANT'S CONTENTIONS:
Davenport contended that Nevarez was negligent for failing to look for vehicles before she crossed the street.
Injuries
Nevarez's claimed injuries included a concussion, broken arm, and fractured pelvis.
Result
The jury awarded plaintiff $200,000 in non-economic damages, reduced to $120,000 after attributing 40 percent contributory negligence to plaintiff. The court granted non-suit as to negligent entrustment causes of action, and granted a directed verdict as to all economic damages including wage loss and medical costs.
Other Information
FILING DATE: Oct. 15, 2013.
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