Case details
Plaintiff claimed driver failed to yield at stop sign
SUMMARY
$29385
Amount
Verdict-Plaintiff
Result type
Not present
Ruling
KEYWORDS
back
FACTS
On April 18, 2011, plaintiff Zipporah Dixon, 16, a high school student, was traveling in her vehicle on Church Street, in Rancho Cucamonga, when it was struck by a vehicle operated by Youn Jung. Zipporah was driving straight, when Jung turned into her vehicle. Zipporah claimed she suffered to her back. Zipporah sued Youn Jung and the owner of Ms. Jung’s vehicle, Jae Jung. Zipporah alleged that Ms. Jung was negligent in the operation of her vehicle and that Mr. Jung was vicariously liable for Ms. Jung’s actions. Specifically, Zipporah contended that Ms. Jung failed to yield at a stop sign on Mayten Avenue, causing the collision. Ms. Jung admitted liability at trial., Zipporah sought treatment from her regular doctor several days after the accident and then went to a chiropractor. She claimed she suffered sprains and strains to her back, requiring two months of chiropractic treatment. Zipporah claimed that despite treatment, she continues to have periodic back pain. She contended that as a result, she is limited in her activities and that she was unable to try out for the college cheer team. The plaintiff’s treating chiropractor testified via a declaration that Zipporah had soft-tissue to her back and that Zipporah’s treatment was reasonable and necessary. Thus, Zipporah sought recovery of $14,000 in non-economic damages and an unspecified amount for chiropractic bill. Defense counsel contended that Zipporah’s condition was resolved and that she would not require any future treatment. Thus, defense counsel suggested that the jury award only “a couple thousand dollars or maybe nothing.”
COURT
Superior Court of San Bernardino County, San Bernardino, CA
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