John M. Dunton, Jennie Dunton, Valerie Dunton, a minor, by and through her guardian ad litem, John M. Dunton v. Avetis Chaparian
Published: Sep. 22, 2007 | Result Date: Jun. 18, 2007 | Filing Date: Jan. 1, 1900 |Case number: BC324078 Verdict – $5,012 for John Dunton; defense for Jennie Badajos Dunton.
Court
L.A. Superior Central
Attorneys
Plaintiff
Defendant
Robert B. Charboneau
(Law Office of Robert B. Charboneau )
Facts
On March 29, 2003, plaintiff John Dunton was driving a 1994 Plymouth Voyager with two passengers, plaintiffs Jennie Dunton and Valerie Dunton. Defendant Avetis Chaparian was driving a 2002 Toyota Corolla when he rear-ended the plaintiffs.
Claiming injuries, plaintiffs sued defendant Avetis Chaparian for motor vehicle negligence and defendant Enterprise Rent-A-Car for vicarious liability.
Contentions
DEFENDANTS' CONTENTIONS:
The defendants denied negligence and argued that the accident was actually caused by John Dunton's own negligent driving.
Specials in Evidence
$15,000 for John Dunton; $6,000 for Jeanne Badajos Dunton.
Result
The jury found for the plaintiff John Dunton in the amount of $5,012. Defense verdict as to Jennie Badajos Dunton.
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