Victor Montez, et al. v. Dennis Perez

CONCLUDED

Trial
06/22/23 – 07/06/23

Summary

In this trial, Victor Montez was struck head-on by defendant Dennis Perez. Montez claims to have suffered a traumatic brain injury, as well as other back and neck injuries. Perez pleaded guilty to felony driving while intoxicated, but insurer MetLife contests liability and Montez's stated injuries.

MetLife, Perez's insurer, argues that Perez hit a puddle, causing the accident. Representatives for MetLife also contest Montez's supposed injuries, as some of the damages claims allegedly did not appear in records until months after the crash.

Outcome

Verdict for plaintiffs.
Total damages: $8,887,730 in compensatory damages, with findings of punitive damages scheduled for a later date.

Case Information
Attorneys
Witnesses
Plaintiff
Defense
Verdict
$8,887,730
Judge
Stephen Czuleger
Jurisdiction
Superior Court of California, Los Angeles
Court
Spring Street Courthouse
Case Number
MC027758
Industry
Automotive, Insurance
Practice Area
Negligence, Transportation
Plaintiff
Montez, Victor
Plaintiff
Montez, Lisa
Defense
MetLife, Inc.
Expert Witnesses
Lay Witnesses

Sessions

JUN
22
JUN
23
JUN
26
JUN
27
JUN
28
JUN
29
JUN
30
AM Session
Closings
3 Chapters
PM Session
Other
3 Chapters
JUL
5
PM Session
Verdict
3 Chapters
JUL
6

Recording Disclaimer: This proceeding was recorded in full.

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