Facts

Nathaniel and Bre'Jon Jackson were involved in a motor vehicle accident with Juan Ceballos, an employee of the City of San Francisco. The Jacksons filed suit against Ceballos, and the city, and the county of San Francisco.

CONTENTIONS:
Plaintiffs claimed that Ceballos had negligently operated his motor vehicle, and had caused the collision. Defendants claimed that plaintiffs were negligent and had contributed to the cause of the accident.

Injuries

Plaintiffs claimed emotional distress.

Result

Plaintiffs were awarded a total of $157,897. Plaintiff Nathaniel Jackson was found 50 percent liable for his injuries, and 51 percent liable for Bre'Jon's injuries. Defendant was found 50 percent liable for Nathaniel's injuries, and 49 percent liable for Bre'Jon's injuries. Nathaniel was awarded $8,646 in past economic loss, and $25,000 in past non-economic loss. Bre'Jon was awarded $10,831 in past economic loss, $8,420 in future economic loss $55,000 in past non-economic loss, and $50,000 in future non-economic loss.

Poll

Mixed