Alvarez v. County of Stanislaus

VERDICT

Trial
02/25/11 – 04/14/11

Summary

In this wrongful death litigation proceeding, plaintiff Brisa Alvarez alleged County of Stanislaus of negligence by not closing the Eastin Road even though the County official knew that Orestimba Creek floods the road during storms, due to which 41-year-old father, Hector Alvarez drowned when the plaintiff and her father were driving down the flooded road and their car swamped. Defendant’s counsel claimed that Mr. Alvarez’s autopsy report showed a blood alcohol level of 0.26 percent, 3 times more than the limit under law percent and even though he wasn’t driving his intoxication resulted in profound impairment of judgment and performance.

The plaintiff was represented by attorney David Renteria. The defendant in this case, County of Stanislaus was represented by attorney D. Lee Hedgepeth.

Outcome

Jury found for the Defense.

Case Information
Attorneys
Witnesses
Plaintiff
Defense
Judge
Roger Beauchesne
Jurisdiction
Superior Court of California, Stanislaus County
Court
Modesto City Towers
Case Number
612601
Industry
Automotive
Practice Area
Tort Law
Plaintiff
Alvarez, Brisa
Defense
County of Stanislas
Expert Witnesses
Lay Witnesses

Sessions

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