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Punitive damages against employer when truck driver uses illegal drugs; $2.1 million. San Luis Obispo County.

Summary

Father hires his son as a truck driver for his company. The son crashes a heavy delivery truck into a small car at 55-60 mph. Defense makes very low CCP 998 offer.  

The Case

  • Court and Case Number: San Luis Obispo Superior Court / 14CV0535
  • Type of Case: Vehicles - Auto vs. Auto
  • Type of Result: Jury Verdict

The Attorneys

  • Attorney for the Plaintiff:

    Harris Personal Injury Lawyers, Inc. by Tanya Ortega and Ranger Wiens, San Luis Obispo.

  • Attorney for the Defendant:

    Maranga*Morgenstern by Ninos Saroukhanioff and Dennis Newitt, Woodland Hills.

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