Facts

Plaintiff Lizeth Kumar sued defendants Maverick Caulking & Coatings Inc. and Daniel Ramirez following an automobile collision that occurred on Jan. 4, 2013 at E 17th St. near North Tustin Ave., in Santa Ana.

PLAINTIFFS' CONTENTIONS:
Plaintiff contended that Ramirez negligently operated the vehicle he was driving when he rear-ended her vehicle, and that his employer Maverick was vicariously liable. Kumar's husband, Jesmiel Kumar, brought a claim for loss of consortium.

DEFENDANTS' CONTENTIONS:
Defendants conceded liability but contested Kumar's injuries.

Settlement Discussions

Plaintiffs made a demand for $100,000. Defendant's top offer was $50,000.

Injuries

Kumar claimed soft tissue injury to her neck, which required chiropractic treatment and epidural injections.

Result

The jury found Ramirez was negligent and awarded Lizeth Kumar $28,246 in damages, with costs the verdict was $43,000.

Other Information

FILING DATE: Dec. 29, 2014.

Deliberation

one day

Length

four days