An active-duty marine sustains pelvic injuries including his testicles.
On August 12, 2018, the defendant driver made a left turn in front of plaintiff’s motorcycle, at an intersection. Plaintiff was thrown from his motorcycle at 40 mph. He suffered a “open book” pelvic fracture, and a ruptured testicle.
Case Details
- Case Name: Doe v. Iyengar
- Case and court number: Orange County Superior Court/ 30-2019-01046042
- Judgment or Verdict Date: Thursday, March 24, 2022
- Date Action Filed: Wednesday January 23, 2019
- Type of Action: Negligence, Vehicles – Left Turn, Vehicles – Motorcycle
- Judge/Arbitrator(s),Hon. Michael Strickroth
- Plaintiffs: John Doe, 36
- Defendants: Muralidharan Doreswamy Iyengar
- Type: Jury Verdict
Verdict and Settlement
- Award or Gross Verdict: $4,000,000
- Award or Verdict:$4,000,000
- Contributory/Comparative Negligence: None.
- Non-Economic Damages: Past: $2,000,000Future: $2,000,000
- Arbitration or Trial Time:5 Days
- Jury Deliberation:4 Hours
- Jury polls:6 of 8. 1 juror wanted to award $7M, 1 juror wanted to award $2M.
Personal Injury Lawyers
- Attorney for the Plaintiff Marcereau & Nazif, Foothill Ranch by Robert Marcereau
- Advocate for the Defendant Hartsyker, Stratman & Williams-Abrego by J. Dean Rice.
Expert Witnesses
- Plaintiff’s Medical Expert(s).Ken Wagner, M.D. Orthopedic Surgery, Fullerton. Saroush Ramin, M.D., urology, Los Angeles.
- The Medical Expert(s), Defendant: Neeraj Gupta M.D., Orthopedic Surgery. Edward Yun, M.D., urology.
Personal Injuries and Damages
Plaintiff’s Contentions: Plaintiff claimed that defendant was negligent, and that his injuries were caused by such negligence. Plaintiff returned to Marine Corps restricted work four months after the accident. He passed the physical fitness test for active service within eight months. This included pull-ups and crunches, running three miles, and doing pull-ups. He no longer had a limp and began to work out six days per week at the gym. He still suffered from pain and other problems. Although he was active and did not have mobility issues, plaintiff still experienced pelvic pain after extended exercise. He had achieved maximum improvement. The collision also caused plaintiff to experience urinary problems. Although he never received treatment, he stated that the condition is ongoing.
Defendant’s Contentions: Just before the jury selection, defendant agreed to liability. Plaintiff claimed that he had made a remarkable recovery and was active, going to the gym six times a week. Plaintiff’s symptoms were subjective, and there was no objective evidence of the claimed problems. Plaintiff’s symptoms did not match his injuries, according to the urology and orthopedic experts.
Injuries and other damages
- Plaintiff claims physical injuries Internal fixation of a pelvic fracture. Testicular injury resulting in the loss of one testicle. Recurrent pain and issues with the bladder.
- Anxiety, distress and humiliation.
Special Damages
- Special Damages Claimed – Past Medical: None.
- Special Damages Claimed – Future Medical: None.
- Special Damages Claimed for Past Loss Earnings: None
- Claimed Special Damages – Future Loss Earnings: None
Additional Notes
Plaintiff gave up approximately $90,000. in past medical bills and waived any claims for future medical expenses. Plaintiff claimed only general damages.
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