Elvia Gonzalez v. Joe Heger Farms LLC, Jose Maneses
Published: Jan. 16, 2016 | Result Date: Oct. 19, 2015 | Filing Date: Jan. 1, 1900 |Case number: ECU 08139 Verdict – $5,138,360
Court
Imperial Superior
Attorneys
Plaintiff
Brian J. Panish
(Panish, Shea, Boyle & Ravipudi LLP)
Spencer R. Lucas
(Panish Shea Boyle Ravipudi LLP)
Thomas A. Schultz
(Panish, Shea & Boyle LLP)
Defendant
Facts
Elvia Gonzalez, 59, sued Jose Maneses and his employer Joe Heger Farms LLC following an automobile collision on Dec. 6, 2013 in Imperial County.
Contentions
PLAINTIFF'S CONTENTIONS:
Gonzalez contended that Maneses negligently operated his vehicle while he was in the course and scope of employment when he turned left in front of Gonzalez as she was driving straight on Ferrell Road.
DEFENDANTS' CONTENTIONS:
Maneses admitted fault but contested Gonzalez's injuries.
Settlement Discussions
According to defense, plaintiff's demand before trial was the policy limits of $6 million and defendants' offer before trial was $4 million.
Damages
The defense stipulated to $422,255 in past medical expenses and $18,200 in past lost earnings.
Injuries
Gonzalez claimed she fractured her ankle, hip and back, requiring surgery and leaving her with chronic pain syndrome.
Result
The jury awarded Gonzalez $5,138,359, which consisted of $3.25 million in non-economic damages and $1,888,359 in economic damages.
Other Information
FILING DATE: Oct. 19, 2015.
Deliberation
four hours
Length
six days
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