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Personal Injury
Auto v. Auto
Rear-End Collision

Walter Hernandez, et al. v. Jeffrey Bailey

Published: Apr. 17, 2020 | Result Date: Oct. 10, 2019 | Filing Date: Nov. 1, 2016 |

Case number: BC639457 Verdict –  Defense

Judge

James A. Kaddo

Court

Los Angeles County Superior Court


Attorneys

Plaintiff

Susan Carter
(Grace Lea Chang APC)


Defendant

Walter A. Rodriguez
(Raffalow, Bretoi, Lutz & Stele)


Facts

On Nov. 16, 2015, plaintiff Walter Hernandez was rear-ended by defendant Jeffrey Bailey in Los Angeles.

Contentions

PLAINTIFF'S CONTENTIONS: Plaintiff claimed serious injuries and damages.

DEFENDANT'S CONTENTIONS: Defendant admitted liability but claimed plaintiff suffered only light impact and that there was no causation. Defendant claimed that the collision was not even a fender bender. Defendant alleged that plaintiff had not treated for over three years.

Specials in Evidence

Meds: $1,525

Result

The jury found in favor of the defense.

Deliberation

two hours

Length

three days


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