Freeway rear-ender caused by federal employee causes MTBI and neck strain. $4M bench verdict.
Summary
Multi-million-dollar bench trial award for non-economic damages including loss of consortium when plaintiff suffers MTBI in freeway rear-ender. Defense disputes impact of collision and claimed damages, both economic and non-economic.
The Case
- Court and Case Number: United States District Court, Central District of California / CV 18-2138 (ASx)PSG
- Type of Case: Vehicles - Freeway, Vehicles – rear-ender
- Type of Result: Bench Verdict
The Attorneys
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Attorney for the Plaintiff:
The Traut Firm by Eric Traut, Santa Ana.
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Attorney for the Defendant:
Richard Park, Assistant U.S. Attorney, Los Angeles.
Fatima Lacayo, Assistant U.S. Attorney, Los Angeles.