Virginia E. Garcia, Robert Hearne v. Richard M. Doctoroff
Published: Mar. 28, 2009 | Result Date: Nov. 20, 2008 | Filing Date: Jan. 1, 1900 |Case number: CGC06451110 Verdict – $144,404
Court
San Francisco Superior
Attorneys
Plaintiff
Defendant
Lee J. Danforth
(Coddington, Hicks & Danforth APC)
Facts
On Nov. 18, 2005, Robert Hearne drove a motorcycle with his wife, Virginia Garcia, as a passenger. Richard Doctoroff's vehicle collided with the motorcycle, throwing Hearne and Garcia to the pavement.
Contentions
PLAINTIFF'S CONTENTIONS:
The plaintiffs claimed that Doctoroff drove negligently.
DEFENDANT'S CONTENTIONS:
Doctoroff filed a cross-complaint against Hearne for negligence.
Injuries
Garcia's injuries included left tibia and fibular fractures, neck pain, right hip pain, surgery, an intramedullary nail for the tibial fracture, and a permanent rod in her left leg. Hearne sustained a sprained ankle, multiple contusions, abrasions, and bruises.
Result
The jury awarded the plaintiffs $144,404.26.
Other Information
FILING DATE: Nov. 17, 2008.
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