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Personal Injury
Auto v. Auto
Sideswipe Collision

Thanh Nguyen v. Leslie Lynette McCary

Published: Mar. 26, 2016 | Result Date: Oct. 28, 2015 | Filing Date: Jan. 1, 1900 |

Case number: 37-2014-00023410-CL-PA-CTL Verdict –  Defense

Court

San Diego Superior


Attorneys

Plaintiff

James E. Swingley
(Law Office of Jame E Swingley)


Defendant

Ashley V. LaFontaine
(Aminpour & Associates)


Facts

Plaintiff Thanh Nguyen, in her 40s, sued defendant Leslie Lynette McCary following a collision that occurred on Dec. 12, 2013, on Alvarado Road, in La Mesa.

Contentions

PLAINTIFF'S CONTENTIONS:
Nguyen contended that McCary negligently operated her vehicle when she sideswiped Nguyen's vehicle.

DEFENDANT'S CONTENTIONS:
McCary refuted Nguyen's version, contending that it was Nguyen, who swerved into her lane, sideswiping McCary's vehicle.

Injuries

Nguyen claimed injury to her neck and back, requiring chiropractic treatment.

Result

The jury returned a defense verdict.

Other Information

According to plaintiff, defendant stipulated that they would not pursue Thanh Nguyen for costs. FILING DATE: July 15, 2014.


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