Cecilio Gonzalez v. Luis Armando Espinoza
Published: Aug. 20, 2002 | Result Date: Feb. 28, 2002 | Filing Date: Jan. 1, 1900 |Case number: KC035293 Verdict – $0
Court
L.A. Superior Pomona
Attorneys
Plaintiff
Reza Mirroknian
(Mirroknian Law Firm PC)
Defendant
Experts
Plaintiff
John Hinger
(technical)
Anthony Yang
(medical)
Defendant
Scott Kulbeck
(technical)
Christopher Cano
(technical)
Facts
The plaintiff, a 45-year-old forklift driver, was riding his bicycle on Ramona Avenue in El Monte at 5:45 a.m. He
was on the side of the street and riding in the lane closest to the curb.
He alleged that he fell off his bicycle when the SUV, driven by the defendant, struck his handlebar.
The defendants countersued for property damage and loss of use.
Specials in Evidence
$33,953 $6,400
Injuries
The plaintiff sustained fractures to his left femur; ecchymosis of his left hip; concussion; coma; right elbow abrasions and soft-tissue injuries to his neck and back. Treatment included hospitalization for five days followed by rehabilitation. A pin in his left femur will remain permanently.
Other Information
The jury returned a defense verdict on the complaint and $1,613 on the cross-complaint. A prior arbitration award of $42,000 on the complaint and $949 on the cross complaint had been rendered.
Deliberation
six hours
Length
four days
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