Vehicles - Auto vs. Auto

Plaintiff suffers multiple fractures and TBI after defendant loses control of car. $5.6M. Ventura County.

Defendant Caltrans is blamed for drop off from roadway to shoulder that caused loss of control by defendant driver.

On March 3, 2020 the court granted defendant State of California, acting through the Department of Transportation ("Caltrans"),  the request for a new trial as to the amount of damages awarded to plaintiff James Collins pursuant to Code of Civil Procedure section 657(7). (See more detailed information from order in Additional Notes section.)

  • Case Name: Collins v. Barragan, et al.
  • Date of Verdict or Judgment: Thursday, November 21, 2019
  • Type of Case: Vehicles - Auto vs. Auto