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Personal Injury
Auto v. Auto
Intersection

Lisa Wilson v. City of Hesperia

Published: Sep. 17, 2011 | Result Date: Apr. 13, 2011 | Filing Date: Jan. 1, 1900 |

Case number: CIVS-9000442 Settlement –  $140,000

Court

San Bernardino Superior


Attorneys

Plaintiff

Dara M. Khajavi


Defendant

Daren E. Hengesbach


Experts

Plaintiff

Bijan Zardouz M.D.
(medical)

John C. Barker
(medical)

Defendant

Gary Feinberg
(medical)

Facts

Lisa Wilson was driving in the City of Hesperia on Feb. 27, 2008 when she collided with a City-dump truck being driven by Larry Stiltner.

Contentions

PLAINTIFF'S CONTENTIONS:
Wilson filed suit against the City, alleging motor vehicle negligent and vicarious liability. Wilson contended that she was proceeding straight at an intersection with no traffic controls, and had the right of way, when Stiltner failed to properly yield.

DEFENDANT'S CONTENTIONS:
The City admitted liability, but disputed injuries and damages.

Damages

Wilson sought medical specials of $3,000.

Injuries

Wilson claimed she suffered intermittent ringing in her ear, followed by hearing loss and headaches.

Result

The parties reached a settlement for $140,000.


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