Jennifer Vargas v. Lori Silva, Kathy King
Published: Dec. 17, 2016 | Result Date: Nov. 3, 2016 | Filing Date: Jan. 1, 1900 |Case number: 37-2015-00019189-CU-PA-CTL Verdict – $53,285
Court
San Diego Superior
Attorneys
Plaintiff
Marianne M. Malek
(Guy Levy Law)
David J. Munoz
(Mission Legal Center P.C.)
Defendant
Mark E. Farrar
(Farrar Law Group)
Facts
On Nov. 4, 2014, plaintiff Jennifer Vargas, 42, was walking her dog in a grassy area located next to a parking lot when she was struck by a vehicle that was reversing out of parking spot. She sued the driver of the vehicle and the vehicle's owner for negligence.
Contentions
PLAINTIFF'S CONTENTIONS:
Plaintiff contended that the driver negligently operated her vehicle and that the owner of the vehicle was vicariously liable.
DEFENDANT'S CONTENTIONS:
The driver denied that she struck plaintiff, claiming the incident did not occur.
Injuries
Plaintiff claimed she sustained whiplash to her neck and three chipped teeth.
Result
The jury found the driver negligent and awarded plaintiff $53,285 in damages.
Other Information
FILING DATE: June 9, 2015.
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