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Personal Injury
Auto v. Auto
Rear-End Collision

Imani Lewis v. De Anda Transportation, et al.

Published: Nov. 6, 2020 | Result Date: Oct. 9, 2020 | Filing Date: Sep. 17, 2019 |

Case number: BVC-19-102645 Settlement –  $500,000

Judge

Thomas S. Clark

Court

Kern County Superior Court


Attorneys

Plaintiff

Joseph Nazarian
(Pathway Law Firm, PC)


Defendant

Stephen I. Hsu
(Mark R. Weiner & Associates)


Facts

On Oct. 29, 2018, plaintiff Imani Lewis was at a complete stop on the off ramp of Stockdale in Bakersfield. Defendant, driving a semi truck, rear-ended plaintiff.

Contentions

PLAINTIFF'S CONTENTIONS: Plaintiff contended defendant negligently operating his semi-truck when he looked down to get a soda and rear-ended plaintiff.

DEFENDANT'S CONTENTIONS: Defendant disputed the nature and extent of plaintiff's injuries.

Injuries

Plaintiff, age 19, sustained injuries throughout her body, but namely to her lumbar spine. Plaintiff underwent lumbar decompression surgery on Sept. 16, 2019.

Result

The case settled for $500,000.


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