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
- Plaintiff
- Defense
- Verdict
- $15,313,704
- Case Number
- RG12617444
- Industry
- Transportation
- Practice Area
- Negligence
- Lay Witnesses
- Abeles, Dr. Douglas M.D.
- Blythe, Larry
- Cisneros, David
- Degennaro, Peter
- Epps, Jackie
- Farey, Williow
- Francisco-Felipe, Francisco
- Francisco-Felipe, Maria
- Gilmore, Dottie
- Lambpineda, Desiree
- Mason, Patricia
- Nucci, Maria
- Nunley-Jackson, Gilda
- Pascual, Guadalupe
- Ramirez, Wendy
- Shaw, Melvia
- Solis, Sabina
- Vasquez, Angel
- Expert Witnesses
- Adey, Geoffrey M.D. (Neurology)
- Barchuk, Dr. Alex M.D. (Physical and Occupational Therapy)
- Berkstresser, John (Other)
- Bradshaw, Dr. David M.D. (Physical and Occupational Therapy)
- Brault, John (Biomechanics)
- Epperson, Dr. Randall Ph.D. (Mental Health - Psychiatry, Psychology, & Counseling)
- Formuzis, Dr. Peter , Ph.D. (Economics & Accounting)
- Hyland, Ms. Carol (Vocational Rehabilitation)
- Jones, Dr. Clement M.D. (Orthopedics)
- Lowi, Alvin III (Accident Reconstruction)
- Ogus, Margo (Economics & Accounting)
- Olzack, Linda RN (Life Care Planning)
- Pangarkar, Dr. Sanjong M.D. (Pain Management)
- Sarkisian, Dr. Ricky "Ray" Ph.D. (Vocational Rehabilitation)
- Sells, Gregory (Vocational Rehabilitation)
Sessions
PM Session
Openings
5 Chapters
| Description | Attorney | Witness | Witness Expertise | Presence | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 00:00:00 | General Case Activities | |||||
| 00:32:17 | Opening Statement | Panish, Brian | ||||
| 01:30:54 | Break | |||||
| 01:45:28 | Opening Statement | Fox, Dana | ||||
| 02:51:09 | End of Session |
APR
3
AM Session
Plaintiff Witness(es)
7 Chapters
PM Session
Plaintiff Witness(es)
9 Chapters
APR
7
AM Session
Plaintiff Witness(es)
8 Chapters
| Description | Attorney | Witness | Witness Expertise | Presence | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00:00 | Witness Direct Examination | Panish, Brian | Adey, Geoffrey M.D. | Neurology | Video Recording | |
| 00:33:46 | Break | |||||
| 00:59:45 | General Case Activities | |||||
| 01:02:44 | Witness Cross Examination | Fox, Dana | Adey, Geoffrey M.D. | Neurology | Video Recording | |
| 01:32:06 | Break | |||||
| 01:40:09 | Witness Re-Direct Examination | Panish, Brian | Adey, Geoffrey M.D. | Neurology | In Person | |
| 01:58:00 | Witness Direct Examination | Panish, Brian | Berkstresser, John | Other | In Person | |
| 02:05:44 | End of Session |
PM Session
Plaintiff Witness(es)
14 Chapters
APR
8
AM Session
Plaintiff Witness(es)
8 Chapters
PM Session
Plaintiff Witness(es)
6 Chapters
APR
9
AM Session
Plaintiff Witness(es)
8 Chapters
PM Session
Plaintiff Witness(es)
10 Chapters
APR
10
AM Session
Plaintiff Witness(es)
15 Chapters
PM Session
Plaintiff Witness(es)
11 Chapters
APR
14
AM Session
Plaintiff Witness(es)
5 Chapters
| Description | Attorney | Witness | Witness Expertise | Presence | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00:00 | Witness Direct Examination | Panish, Brian | Jones, Dr. Clement M.D. | Orthopedics | In Person | |
| 00:18:34 | Witness Direct Examination | Lucas, Spencer | Abeles, Dr. Douglas M.D. | In Person | ||
| 00:56:34 | Break | |||||
| 01:20:47 | Witness Direct Examination | Lucas, Spencer | Abeles, Dr. Douglas M.D. | In Person | ||
| 02:25:58 | End of Session |
PM Session
Plaintiff Witness(es)
9 Chapters
APR
15
PM Session
Plaintiff Witness(es)
13 Chapters
AM Session
Plaintiff Witness(es)
10 Chapters
APR
16
AM Session
Plaintiff Witness(es)
9 Chapters
PM Session
Plaintiff Witness(es)
16 Chapters
APR
17
AM Session
Plaintiff Witness(es)
9 Chapters
| Description | Attorney | Witness | Witness Expertise | Presence | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00:00 | Witness Direct Examination | Panish, Brian | Gilmore, Dottie | Video Recording | ||
| 00:21:32 | General Case Activities | Lucas, Spencer | ||||
| 00:33:22 | Witness Direct Examination | Lucas, Spencer | Nucci, Maria | In Person | ||
| 01:03:05 | Break | |||||
| 01:21:42 | Witness Direct Examination | Lucas, Spencer | Nucci, Maria | In Person | ||
| 01:31:23 | Witness Cross Examination | Toliver, Shawn | Nucci, Maria | In Person | ||
| 02:10:24 | Witness Re-Direct Examination | Lucas, Spencer | Nucci, Maria | In Person | ||
| 02:22:02 | General Case Activities | Nucci, Maria | In Person | |||
| 02:38:01 | End of Session |
PM Session
Plaintiff Witness(es)
15 Chapters
APR
21
AM Session
Defense Witness(es)
15 Chapters
PM Session
Defense Witness(es)
8 Chapters
APR
22
AM Session
Defense Witness(es)
5 Chapters
| Description | Attorney | Witness | Witness Expertise | Presence | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00:00 | Witness Direct Examination | Fox, Dana | Jones, Dr. Clement M.D. | Orthopedics | In Person | |
| 00:22:02 | Witness Cross Examination | Panish, Brian | Jones, Dr. Clement M.D. | Orthopedics | In Person | |
| 01:02:55 | Break | |||||
| 01:22:31 | Witness Cross Examination | Panish, Brian | Jones, Dr. Clement M.D. | Orthopedics | In Person | |
| 02:32:11 | End of Session |
PM Session
Defense Witness(es)
14 Chapters
APR
23
AM Session
Defense Witness(es)
5 Chapters
| Description | Attorney | Witness | Witness Expertise | Presence | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00:00 | Witness Direct Examination | Fox, Dana | Ogus, Margo | Economics & Accounting | In Person | |
| 00:38:30 | Break | |||||
| 00:58:41 | Witness Direct Examination | Fox, Dana | Ogus, Margo | Economics & Accounting | In Person | |
| 01:44:31 | Witness Cross Examination | Lucas, Spencer | Ogus, Margo | Economics & Accounting | In Person | |
| 02:05:55 | End of Session |
PM Session
Defense Witness(es)
12 Chapters
APR
24
AM Session
Defense Witness(es)
8 Chapters
PM Session
Defense Witness(es)
5 Chapters
APR
28
AM Session
Defense Witness(es)
12 Chapters
PM Session
Defense Witness(es)
10 Chapters
APR
29
AM Session
Closings
6 Chapters
| Description | Attorney | Witness | Witness Expertise | Presence | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01:51:10 | Closing Statement | Fox, Dana | ||||
| 00:00:00 | General Case Activities | |||||
| 00:03:09 | Closing Statement | Panish, Brian | ||||
| 01:02:10 | Break | |||||
| 01:23:56 | Closing Statement | Panish, Brian | ||||
| 02:32:13 | End of Session |
PM Session
Closings
5 Chapters
| Description | Attorney | Witness | Witness Expertise | Presence | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00:00 | Closing Statement | Fox, Dana | ||||
| 00:48:15 | Break | |||||
| 01:11:04 | Closing Statement | Panish, Brian | ||||
| 01:45:19 | General Case Activities | |||||
| 02:34:44 | End of Session |
APR
30
PM Session
Verdict
4 Chapters
| Description | Attorney | Witness | Witness Expertise | Presence | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00:00 | General Case Activities | |||||
| 00:05:34 | Reading of the Verdict | |||||
| 00:14:40 | General Case Activities | |||||
| 00:17:06 | End of Session |
MAY
6
Recording Disclaimer: This proceeding was recorded in full.