William Longman v. Alicia Pena, and Does 1 to 100
Published: Feb. 9, 2018 | Result Date: Nov. 3, 2017 | Filing Date: Sep. 22, 2015 |Case number: MC025757 Verdict – $12,130
Judge
Court
Los Angeles County Superior Court
Attorneys
Plaintiff
Angelo F. Campano
(Campano Law Group APC)
Defendant
Heather M. Roth
(Mark Weiner & Associates)
Facts
William Longman sued Alicia Pena and others after he was involved in a rear-end collision.
Contentions
PLAINTIFF'S CONTENTIONS: Longman claimed that Pena negligently operated her vehicle when she rear-ended his vehicle. As a result of the collision, Longman contended, he injured his head, shoulder, and neck.
DEFENDANTS’ CONTENTIONS: Pena admitted liability but argued that Longman’s injuries resulted from prior brain traumas rather than the accident.
Damages
Longman sought past and future medical costs including $85,000 for future cervical laminectomy. Longman also sought $52,800 in lost wages and damages for pain and suffering.
Injuries
Longman contended that he suffered a traumatic brain injury, a neck injury, and a shoulder injury.
Result
The jury awarded Longman $12,129.75 in damages and found that Pena's negligence caused Longman's harm.
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