Facts

Allegedly, on Jan. 14, 2008, plaintiff Michael Porchia, who was riding in the front passenger seat of a 1996 Honda Accord driven by defendant Billy Conner, was injured when the Accord collided with a 1992 Saturn SL1 driven by Maria Mundy. The collision allegedly occurred at the intersection of Crenshaw Boulevard and Rodeo Road in Los Angeles. Porchia filed suit against Conner.

PLAINTIFF'S CONTENTIONS:
Porchia claimed that Conner negligently operated his vehicle and caused Porchia injuries and resulting damage. Specifically, Porchia alleged that Conner failed to slow and/or stop when Mundy's Saturn began slowing and/or stopping in front of him. As a result, Porchia claimed, Conner rear-ended Mundy's Saturn.

DEFENDANT'S CONTENTIONS:
Conner contended that no such accident occurred and asserted that he did not cause Porchia's injuries and damages.

Result

A verdict was returned for the defense.

Other Information

INSURER: GEICO insured the defendant. FILING DATE: Oct. 23, 2008.

Poll

12-0