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Personal Injury
Multiple Automobile Accident

Stephen Brown v. Aneesh Singhal

Published: Apr. 9, 2021 | Result Date: Mar. 16, 2020 |

Case number: 37-2018-00057835-CU-PA-CTL Verdict –  $165,000

Judge

Gregory W. Pollack

Court

San Diego County Superior Court


Attorneys

Plaintiff

Eugene G. Bruno
(Law Offices of Eugene G. Bruno PC)

Bassem N. Salem
(Law Offices of Eugene G. Bruno PC)


Defendant

Kellie B. Thompson
(Stratman, Schwartz & Williams-Abrego)


Facts

Stephen Brown's vehicle was involved in a collision with a vehicle operated by Aneesh Singhal while the two were in Encinitas. Brown claimed physical injuries and property damage and sued Singhal for the collision. The case was tried before a jury.

Contentions

PLAINTIFF'S CONTENTIONS: Plaintiff contended that defendant was negligently operating his vehicle as he backed it up from a driveway into the street. Plaintiff claimed the impact caused several injuries to his upper body and required medical care.

DEFENDANT'S CONTENTIONS: Defendant admitted liability.

Result

The jury awarded plaintiff a $165,000 damages award that included $125,000 in general damages.

Deliberation

3 hours.

Poll

10-2

Length

5 days.


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