Martin Villegas, individually and as Guardian Ad Litem of Martin Villegas Jr., a minor v. Lola Marie Harris-Lasos and Does 1 through 50, inclusive
Published: May 18, 2013 | Result Date: Mar. 25, 2013 | Filing Date: Jan. 1, 1900 |Case number: YC065297 Verdict – $84,000
Court
L.A. Superior Torrance
Attorneys
Plaintiff
Benjamin D. Swanson
(Swanson Law Group)
Defendant
Carla Giudice-Hu
(Stratman & Williams-Abrego)
Experts
Plaintiff
Fardad Mobin M.D.
(medical)
Defendant
Anthony F. Feuerman
(medical)
Facts
On Aug. 8, 2009, Martin Villegas was driving accompanied by his five year old son, Martin Villegas Jr. They were rear-ended by Lola Harris-Lasos. Villegas filed suit against Harris-Lasos, alleging that she was negligent in the operation of her vehicle by being inattentive while approaching stopped traffic.
Damages
Villegas sought $17,067 in past medical costs, $120,000 in future medical costs, and an unspecified amount for pain and suffering.
Injuries
Villegas was diagnosed with abnormalities at L5-S1. He was treated with months of chiropractic care.
Result
The jury awarded Villegas $84,000.
Deliberation
four hours
Length
three days
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