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Torts
Assault and Battery
False Imprisonment

Rene Diaz-Vides v. Austin Liarola, Nevada Security Innovations Inc., erroneously sued as Security Innovations Inc.

Published: Oct. 10, 2009 | Result Date: Jul. 1, 2009 | Filing Date: Jan. 1, 1900 |

Case number: BC380569 Settlement –  $30,000

Court

L.A. Superior Central


Attorneys

Plaintiff

Danielle L. Casselman

Gary S. Casselman
(Law Offices of Gary S. Casselman)


Defendant

Keith G. Bremer
(Bremer, Whyte, Brown & O'Meara LLP)

Christopher L. Thomas
(Law Offices of Hartsuyker, Stratman & Wi)

Joshua D. Bordin-Wosk
(Bordin Semmer LLP)


Facts

On Feb. 12, 2007, Rene Diaz-Vides (Diaz), 68 years old, tried to park his car in a parking space that was reserved for employees of the Social Security Administration (SSA). After being told that he could not park in an employee space, Diaz insisted on parking there. Security guard Austin Liarola, who worked for Nevada Security Innovations Inc., told Diaz that he should leave. When Diaz refused, Liarola subdued Diaz and a struggle between them followed.

Diaz sued Liarola and his employer for assault, battery, false imprisonment, and infliction of emotional distress.

Contentions

PLAINTIFF'S CONTENTIONS:
Diaz claimed that Liarola kicked him after he had dropped to the ground.

Injuries

Diaz claimed arm, leg and head injuries, and emotional distress.

Result

The parties agreed to settle for $30,000.

Other Information

Everest National Insurance insured the defendant. FILING DATE: Nov. 9, 2007.


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