Mary Isabelle Hurtado v. City of Corona, Steven Daniel Aguilar
Published: Aug. 23, 2014 | Result Date: Apr. 11, 2014 | Filing Date: Jan. 1, 1900 |Case number: RIC1217099 Bench Decision – Defense
Facts
Mary Hurtado filed a lawsuit against the City of Corona and Steven Aguilar in connection with a motor vehicle accident.
Contentions
PLAINTIFF'S CONTENTIONS:
Plaintiff alleged that on March 29, 2012, she was at a red light in her vehicle when Aguilar rear-ended her vehicle. She alleged that the city should be held liable as well because Aguilar was an intern with the city and was delivering documents in that capacity when the accident happened.
DEFENDANT'S CONTENTIONS:
Defendants argued that none of the claimed injuries occurred due to the accident. They argued that plaintiff admitted that she hurt her knees when she was exercising prior to the collision and she already had neck issues based on medical records.
Settlement Discussions
Plaintiff demanded $14,500 and the defense offered $5,000.
Injuries
Plaintiff suffered knee and neck injury, soft tissue injures and a meniscus tear. She underwent an arthroscopy.
Result
The court found in favor of the defense, concluding that defendant's negligence was not a substantial factor in bringing about the injuries to plaintiff.
Other Information
FILING DATE: Nov. 20, 2012.
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