Thomas Hooper v. Luis G. Valdivia, Tonya Valdivia
Published: Apr. 10, 2010 | Result Date: Jul. 21, 2009 | Filing Date: Jan. 1, 1900 |Case number: PC042178 Settlement – $9,350
Court
L.A. Superior San Fernando
Attorneys
Plaintiff
Defendant
Facts
On Sept. 13, 2006, a vehicle operated by defendant Luis Valdivia and owned by Luis Valdivia and defendant Tonya Valdivia collided with a vehicle operated by plaintiff Thomas Hooper. Two minors were also in Hooper's vehicle. Hooper and the minors sued the Valdivias for motor vehicle negligence. The Valdivias cross-complained against Hooper for indemnity, apportionment of fault, declaratory relief, and damage to property.
Specials in Evidence
Hooper sought $5,620, one minor sought $1,430, and the other minor sought $1,530 in medical costs.
Damages
Hooper sought to recover property damages in excess of $2,000. The Valdivias sought property damages of $3,225.
Injuries
One of the minor plaintiffs sustained head and neck injuries, and tenderness and muscle spasms in the back.
Result
The parties reached a settlement totaling $9,350. Hooper received $6,650, one minor received $1,250, and the other minor received $1,450. Additionally, the Valdivias recovered $1,613 from Hooper on property damage.
Other Information
FILING DATE: Jan. 31, 2008.
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