Maria Francisco, et al. v. Alameda Contra Costa Transit District

VERDICT

Trial
04/03/14 – 05/06/14

Summary

Plaintiff Maria Francisco alleges that while riding a public bus, the driver rode over a speed bump at an "excessive speed" and she was tossed into the air and then landed on the plastic seat, causing an injury to the spine.

Outcome

Maria Francisco:
Medical: 975,677.09- Past, 2,410,288.00- Future
Family Services: 127,472.52
Lost Earnings: 0-Past, 800,266- Future
Non-Economic: 3,000,000- Past, 7,000,000- Future
Mia Cisneros:
Non-Economic: 500,000-Past, 500,000- Future

Case Information
Attorneys
Witnesses
Plaintiff
Defense
Verdict
$15,313,704
Judge
Gail Bereola
Jurisdiction
Superior Court of California, Alameda County
Court
Alameda County Court - Administration Building
Case Number
RG12617444
Industry
Transportation
Practice Area
Negligence
Plaintiff
Francisco, Maria
Defense
Alameda-Contra Costa Transit District
Expert Witnesses
Lay Witnesses

Sessions

APR
3
APR
7
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8
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9
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10
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14
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15
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17
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21
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22
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24
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28
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29
APR
30
MAY
6

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