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Personal Injury
Auto v. Auto
Rear-End Collision

Sharon Ochoa v. Van Anh Ha

Published: Dec. 5, 2015 | Result Date: Jul. 24, 2015 | Filing Date: Jan. 1, 1900 |

Case number: 1-14-CV-267870 Settlement –  $17,500

Court

Santa Clara Superior


Attorneys

Plaintiff

Kim D. Staskus


Defendant

Jennifer R. Crutchfield
(Philip M Andersen & Associates)


Facts

Sharon Ochoa, 57, sued Van Anh Ha after Ha's vehicle rear-ended Ochoa's at the intersection of South King Road and Story Road in San Jose.

Contentions

PLAINTIFF'S CONTENTIONS:
Ochoa contended that Ha negligently operated her vehicle.

DEFENDANT'S CONTENTIONS:
Ha conceded liability.

Injuries

Ochoa claimed she suffered whiplash from the accident, resulting in injury to her back, shoulder and neck.

Result

The parties settled prior to trial for $17,500, which was to be paid by Ha's insurance carrier.

Other Information

FILING DATE: July 11, 2014.


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