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Personal Injury
Auto v. Auto
Rear-End Collision

Maria Nelba Morales v. Oscar H. Jimenez, Varp, Inc., and Does 1 through 50, inclusive

Published: Apr. 29, 2022 | Result Date: Mar. 17, 2022 | Filing Date: Dec. 17, 2019 |

Case number: CIVDS1938286 Verdict –  $3,180,000

Judge

Bryan F. Foster

Court

San Bernardino County Superior Court


Attorneys

Plaintiff

Laura F. Sedrish
(Jacoby & Meyers Attorneys LLP)

John F. Denove
(Cheong & Denove)

Randi L. Thompson
(Jacoby & Meyers Attorneys LLP)


Defendant

Mark E. Lowary
(Berman, Berman, Berman, Schneider & Lowary LLP)

Rose L. Carter
(Berman, Berman, Berman, Schneider & Lowary LLP)


Facts

This case involved a rear-end automobile collision that occurred at approximately 8:50 a.m. at the intersection of Sierra Way and East Marshall Boulevard in San Bernadino.

Contentions

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

Injuries

Plaintiff had a three-level cervical spine fusion, with a revision.

Result

Plaintiff's verdict for $3.18 million

Deliberation

Two hours and ten minutes

Length

10 days


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