Grisales v. Godding
Case Background
Ramon Grisales filed an auto negligence lawsuit against Crystal Michelle Godding after a motor vehicle accident in Riverside, California. The lawsuit was filed in the California Superior Court, Riverside County. [Case number: CVRI2300567]Cause
Ramon Grisales, the Plaintiff, claimed that Defendants Crystal Michelle Godding and SC Freight LLC were responsible for the damages he suffered. The Plaintiff alleged that on October 5, 2021, in Riverside, California, the Defendants were negligent in owning, operating, maintaining, entrusting, or controlling the vehicle involved in the collision. This negligence led to the Defendant’s vehicle crashing into the Plaintiff’s vehicle.
Damages
The Defendants were held liable for the Plaintiff’s damages, and the Plaintiff was entitled to recover various types of compensation. These included general, special, actual, and compensatory damages. Specifically, the Plaintiff sought reimbursement for necessary medical expenses and related costs. Additionally, the Plaintiff claimed compensation for past, present, and future lost earnings, as well as loss of future earning capacity. The Plaintiff also sought damages for mental, emotional, and physical pain and suffering.
Key Arguments and Proceedings
Legal Representation
- Plaintiff(s): Ramon Grisales
- Counsel for Plaintiff(s): Michael Shemtoub
- Defendant(s): Crystal Michelle Godding | SC Freight LLC
- Counsel for Defendant(s): J. Michael McClure
Claims
The Plaintiff claimed that the Defendants’ actions were negligent and directly caused the injuries and damages the Plaintiff suffered. The Plaintiff further argued that the Defendants owed him a legal duty. They allegedly breached that duty, which resulted in the collision.