Facts in the Backdrop of the Incident

Mireya Cambero sued Jose De Matos and others in a case involving abuse and fraudulent transfers. She sought over $30,000 in damages from each defendant. The complaint described a long history of abuse by Jose De Matos, dating back to 1998. He once threatened her with a pistol. Physical and verbal assaults followed for years. His daughter, Maria De Matos, often witnessed the abuse. His mother, Yajaira Rebolledo, once told him to strike Ms. Cambero. He isolated her and controlled her interactions. He threatened her whenever she tried to visit family. They had two children, but he used their son to manipulate her.

Events Leading to the Legal Dispute

In 2002, while pregnant, Ms. Cambero arrived home late. Jose De Matos punched her in the stomach. She gave birth prematurely and suffered intense psychological pain. Later, he sexually abused her and forced her into degrading acts. He hit her if she resisted and forced her to consume alcohol. In 2009, they relocated to Miami. The abuse continued and worsened. Jose De Matos became obsessed with humiliating her. In 2011, tensions escalated into a violent assault.

Plaintiff’s Injuries and Their Impact

On March 11, 2011, he accused her of infidelity after a night out. He slapped her and dragged her home. He beat, bit, spat on, and threatened to kill her. He strangled her until she blacked out and raped her. Their son discovered her in a bloody state and helped her escape. Police called the scene “very disturbing.” She spent 24 hours hospitalized. The trauma left long-term scars.

Claimed Damages