Negligence disputed in crash.
The Case
- Case Name: Ceron de Sanchez v. Jones, et al.
- Court and Case Number: San Bernardino Superior Court / CIVSB2428150
- Date of Verdict or Judgment: Tuesday, June 02, 2026
- Date Action was Filed: Monday, September 16, 2024
- Type of Case: Negligence, Vehicles - Auto vs. Auto
- Judge or Arbitrator(s): Hon. Nicole Quintana Winter
- Plaintiffs:
Marcela Ceron de Sanchez, 52
- Defendants:
City of FontanaTyrell Marcus Jones (defendant driver)
- Type of Result: Jury Verdict
The Result
- Gross Verdict or Award: $80,000
The Attorneys
- Attorney for the Plaintiff:
DFG Law, APC by David F. Garcia, Los Angeles.
- Attorney for the Defendant:
Serviam by Wright by Kayla Watson, Irvine.
The Experts
- Plaintiff’s Medical Expert(s):
Zachary Cadman, DC
Facts and Background
- Facts and Background:
On March 26, 2024. plaintiff was driving eastbound in the two-way left-turn lane, preparing to make a northbound turn into her apartment complex in Fontana. Plaintiff came to a stop as her path was blocked by an ambulance and a black and white police car owned by defendant City of Fonatna. While in uniform, defendant driver entered the emergency vehicle, activated the “Code 3” emergency lights, and reversed into the center median lane, where plaintiff and defendant collided.
- Plaintiff's Contentions:
That defendant driver was negligent in operation of the police vehicle. Plaintiff sought compensation for the cost of her past medical care and her past pain and suffering.
- Defendant's Contentions:
Defendant denied liability for the collision and disputed that the collision caused plaintiff’s alleged injuries and damages. Defendant also challenged the necessity and reasonableness of the past and future medical expenses and the pain and suffering claimed by plaintiff.
Injuries and Other Damages
- Physical Injuries claimed by Plaintiff:
Neck strain, left shoulder strain, left ankle strain.
Plaintiff presented to urgent care, completed 24 chiropractic treatment sessions, and underwent several MRI studies. No future treatment is anticipated.
Past economic damages were waived, and the jury was asked to consider general damages only for approximately four months of treatment and related pain and suffering.
Demands and Offers
- Plaintiff §998 Demand: $35,000 on May 8, 2025.
- Defendant §998 Offer: $12,500 on March 2, 2026.