Nimfa Escobia v. Kevin Raspperry

VERDICT

Trial
10/09/24 – 10/11/24

Summary

In this damages-only proceeding, plaintiff seeks compensatory and punitive damages for the death of her husband in a vehicular collision at a traffic intersection, in which defendant was allegedly traveling over 100 mph on a roadway with a 45 mph speed limit.


The defense contests the amount of damages sought and claims punitives are not warranted.

Outcome

For the plaintiff: $550 million, including:
$50 million in compensatory damages and
$500 million in punitive damages.

Case Information
Attorneys
Witnesses
Plaintiff
Defense
Verdict
$550,000,000
Judge
Mark Denton
Jurisdiction
8th District Court of Nevada
Court
Eighth District Court of Nevada-Clark County
Case Number
A-21-842834-C
Industry
Automotive
Practice Area
Negligence
Plaintiff
Escobia, Nimfa
Defense
Raspperry, Kevin
Expert Witnesses
    Lay Witnesses

    Sessions

    OCT
    9
    OCT
    10
    PM Session
    Plaintiff Witness(es)
    4 Chapters
    OCT
    11

    Recording Disclaimer: This proceeding was recorded in full.

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