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Personal Injury
Auto v. Auto
Intersection Collision

Eduardo Jimenez, Tammy Nakao, Venice Jimenez, Christina J. Lugo, Jordan Jimenez v. Brian J. Mendoza, Donna Dixon, Alexander Dixon, and Does 1 to 20, inclusive

Published: Nov. 5, 2016 | Result Date: Oct. 11, 2016 | Filing Date: Jan. 1, 1900 |

Case number: BC555283 Settlement –  $138,000

Court

L.A. Superior Central


Attorneys

Plaintiff

Michael K. Cernyar
(Law Offices of Michael K. Cernyar)

Daniel Z. Srourian
(Srourian Law Firm)


Defendant

Elizabeth G. Sutlian
(Law Offices of Gregory J. Lucett)

Janet Ammerman

Jay S. McClaugherty
(McClaugherty & Associates)


Facts

Plaintiff sued defendants following an automobile collision. The collision occurred near the intersection of East Ocean Blvd. and Coronado Ave., in the City of Long Beach.

Contentions

PLAINTIFFS' CONTENTIONS:
Plaintiffs contended that defendants negligently operated their vehicle causing it to collide with their vehicle. Plaintiff asserted causes of action for motor vehicle and general negligence.

DEFENDANTS' CONTENTIONS:
Defendant denied plaintiffs' allegations and asserted various affirmative defenses.

Injuries

Jordan Jimenez sustained injuries to his back and face.

Result

The parties settled for $138,000, which consisted of $72,500 to Jordan Jimenez, $15,000 to Eduardo Jimenez, $20,000 to Christina Lugo, $27,500 to Tammy Nakao, and $3,000 to Venice Jimenez.


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