ALAMEDA COUNTY, Calif.,
Dec. 4, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- In
a completely virtual trial that took place in Alameda County
Superior Court, a jury awarded a $1.37
million verdict to a woman who suffered serious injuries as
the result of a college student's negligence.
Grace DeWitt was a student at
California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo, and while walking with
friends she was picked up without warning by a fellow student. The
other student began running while carrying her only to trip, fall
and drop Grace who was crushed between the curb and the defendant
who fell on top of her. The resulting injuries to Grace were
serious and significant.
She had to be treated for her injuries for over four years which
included multiple shoulder surgeries and rehabilitation. She still
needs a third shoulder surgery, a hip surgery and a fusion
surgery.
"Grace is a wonderful young woman who can now be sure she can
pay all of the medical bills and complete her college education
that was derailed after her injuries," said attorney Jamie Goldstein of Arias Sanguinetti Wang &
Torrijos. "Her injuries controlled her life for quite a while, and
she is ecstatic that the jury's verdict will help her rebuild her
life," said attorney Elise
Sanguinetti. Ms. Sanguinetti and Ms. Goldstein both
represented Grace during the three week all virtual trial.
The case is Grace DeWitt v.
Odiseo Jimenez, Alameda Superior
Court, Case No. RG18909665. To read the complaint, click here.
About Arias Sanguinetti Wang & Torrijos, LLP
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is a Trial Law Firm with offices in Los
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specializes in complex litigation in state and federal courts
throughout the United States. The
firm represents plaintiffs in sexual assault and harassment,
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