Stanley E. Singleton v. Israel Vegaparra
Published: Dec. 3, 2011 | Result Date: Oct. 13, 2011 | Filing Date: Jan. 1, 1900 |Case number: 37-2010-00093922-CU-PA-CTL Verdict – $6,642
Court
San Diego Superior
Attorneys
Plaintiff
Defendant
Experts
Plaintiff
Kien T. Ta
(medical)
Defendant
Tack Lam
(medical)
William Curran Jr.
(medical)
Facts
Stanley Singleton was a passenger in a vehicle traveling on Miramar Road when it was rear-ended by a vehicle operated by Israel Vegaparra on Aug. 13, 2009.
Contentions
PLAINTIFF'S CONTENTIONS:
Singleton filed suit against Vegaparra, alleging motor vehicle negligence.
DEFENDANT'S CONTENTIONS:
Vegaparra admitted liability, but disputed the nature and extent of Singleton's injuries. Vegaparra contended he was only traveling 5 miles per hour when the impact occurred.
Damages
Singleton sought $9,042 in medical expenses as well as damages for pain and suffering
Injuries
Singleton claimed he suffered cervical, thoracic, and lumbar strains, as well as aggravation of a degenerative disc disease.
Result
The jury awarded Singleton $6,642 in economic damages.
Deliberation
three hours
Length
three days
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