Case Name:Ton and Pham vs LACV041968
Case Number:LACE132037
Date of Trial:09/22/2021
Venue:
Dallas County
Casetype/Claims:personal injury,motor vehicle - pedestrian negligence

Judge:Randy V. Hefner

Plaintiff's Counsel:Marc Steven Harding Defendant's Counsel:Dale A Knoshaug

Verdict:For Defendant. Jury found Defendant was not at fault

Demand Before Trial:
Offer Before Trial:

Statement of Case:
On or about July 21st, 2019, a Chevy Suburban driven by Defendant Sue Ellen Merical struck a child, Plaintiff E.P., as she was crossing the road at 150 SE Westgate Dr, Waukee, Dallas County, Iowa. Plaintiff E.P. was injured and claims that the injuries are due to Defendant’s negligence. Defendant denies that she was negligent when she struck Plaintiff E.P.

The parties dispute the amount of damages.


Statement of Case Defendant:
In this case plaintiffs claim Defendant was negligent and Defendant's negligence caused damages to the plaintiffs.

The defendant denies she was negligent and the damages claimed by the Plaintiffs.

Injuries alleged:

Official Jury Verdict Form:
TRUC TON AND HUY PHAM VS SUE ELLEN MERICAL AND TRAVELERS INS verdict form.pdfTRUC TON AND HUY PHAM VS SUE ELLEN MERICAL AND TRAVELERS INS verdict form.pdf

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