Teresa Cardenas, a Minor, by and through her Guardian ad Litem, Marilyn Zadra, Reyes Romero v. Michael M. Horton, Shane Michael Horton, City of Los Angeles
Published: May 17, 2014 | Result Date: Apr. 11, 2014 | Filing Date: Jan. 1, 1900 |Case number: LC099955 Settlement – $500,000
Court
L.A. Superior Central
Attorneys
Plaintiff
Defendant
John A. Wright
(Office of the Los Angeles City Attorney)
Facts
Teresa Cardenas, 10, through her guardian, Marilyn Zadra, and her father Reyes Romero, filed suit against Michael Horton, Shane Horton, and the City of Los Angeles.
Contentions
PLAINTIFF'S CONTENTIONS:
Plaintiffs claimed that on May 14, 2012, Cardenas was walking to school with her father when they were struck by a motor vehicle.
DEFENDANT'S CONTENTIONS:
Defendants denied plaintiffs' allegations, and asserted various affirmative defenses.
Injuries
Cardenas suffered a lacerated spleen and scalp. She also wounded her tongue and suffered multiple abrasions.
Result
The parties settled for $500,000. Cardenas received $330,000 and her father received $170,000.
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