Jose Ayala, Tonantzi Gonzalez v. Carlos Martinez
Published: Mar. 2, 2004 | Result Date: Jan. 22, 2003 | Filing Date: Jan. 1, 1900 |Case number: VC035347 Verdict – $6,760
Judge
Court
L.A. Superior Norwalk
Attorneys
Plaintiff
Defendant
Experts
Plaintiff
Lisa A. White
(Greg Coleman Law PC)
(medical)
Defendant
Dennis A. Rhyne
(medical)
Christian Barney
(medical)
William Dawson
(technical)
Facts
Plaintiffs Jose Ayala and Tonantzi Gonzalez, were driving northbound on the I-5 Freeway. Their vehicle was stopped when it was rear-ended by a vehicle driven by defendant Carlos Martinez. The defendant admitted he was at fault for the accident but disputed that it caused the plaintiffs' injuries.
Damages
Property damage to plaintiff's 1991 Mazda van was $2,060. Property damage to defendant's 1988 Ford Bronco was $760.
Injuries
The plaintiffs claimed injuries to the soft tissue of their necks and lower back injuries. The plaintiffs waited 17 days after the accident to seek treatment.
Deliberation
one hour and 50 minutes
Poll
10-2
Length
three days
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