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Personal Injury
Multiple Automobile Accident
Rear-End Collision

Hitoshi Nishikawa v. Carlos Landaverde, and Does 1 through 5

Published: Jun. 14, 2014 | Result Date: Feb. 26, 2014 | Filing Date: Jan. 1, 1900 |

Case number: CGC 11 516282 Verdict –  $2,477

Court

San Francisco Superior


Attorneys

Plaintiff

Heidi Klein

Joseph R. Zoucha


Defendant

James P. Molinelli Jr.


Facts

Hitoshi Nishikawa sued Carlos Landaverde in connection with a motor vehicle accident that occurred on Feb. 14, 2011, in San Francisco.

Contentions

PLAINTIFF'S CONTENTIONS:
Nishikawa contended that while driving southbound on Octavia Blvd., an accident involving Landaverde occurred. Nishikawa claimed he was injured as a result, and sued Landaverde. Nishikawa claimed Landaverde was liable for the accident because he was negligent in the operation of his vehicle.

DEFENDANTS' CONTENTIONS:
Landaverde admitted liability, however disputed the extent of plaintiffs injuries.

Result

The jury rendered a verdict in favor of Nishikawa, and awarded him $2,477 in damages.

Other Information

FILING DATE: Sept. 20, 2011.

Length

two days


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