Future back surgery claimed after rear-ender.
The Case
- Case Name: Huezo et. al. v. Mary Shriver
- Court and Case Number: Los Angeles Superior Court / 22STCV20034
- Date of Verdict or Judgment: Wednesday, July 01, 2026
- Date Action was Filed: Monday, June 20, 2022
- Type of Case: Vehicles – rear-ender
- Judge or Arbitrator(s): Hon. Elaine Mandel
- Plaintiffs:
Cleotilde HuezoEvelyn Sanchez
- Defendants:
Mary Shriver
- Type of Result: Jury Verdict
The Result
- Gross Verdict or Award: $1,722,700
- Contributory/Comparative Negligence: 0% to either plaintiff
- Economic Damages:
Future medical: $1,452,700
- Non-Economic Damages:
Past: $160,000
Future: $110,000
The Attorneys
- Attorney for the Plaintiff:
Law Offices of Brian Breiter, LLP by Brian Breiter, Jeff Twomey and Anne-Marie Lofthouse, Los Angeles.
- Attorney for the Defendant:
Courtney D. Flannery & Associates by Jose Paz, Glendale.
The Experts
- Plaintiff’s Medical Expert(s):
Ardalan Allen Nourian, M.D., orthopedic surgery.
- Defendant's Medical Expert(s):
Andrew Weiss, M.D., orthopedics.
Facts and Background
- Facts and Background:
On November 9, 2020, the plaintiffs (55 years old and 25 years old) were rear-ended by defendant at a low speed at the intersection of Van Nuys and Magnolia in Sherman Oaks.
- Plaintiff's Contentions:
The collision was the cause of the injuries suffered by both plaintiffs.
- Defendant's Contentions:
Defendant contended that the plaintiffs only suffered minor sprains and strains and did not required medical treatment beyond the initial emergency room visit.
Injuries and Other Damages
- Physical Injuries claimed by Plaintiff:
One plaintiff experienced a neck, lower-back and knee injury requiring conservative treatment including injections.
The second plaintiff experienced neck, and lower-back injury requiring conservative treatment and ultimately a lumbar micro decompression. Future treatment claimed includes an artificial disc replacement.
Additional Notes
Insurer: State Farm