California GoKart-Car Collision: Jury Returns Defense Verdict in Negligence Lawsuit

Liezl Domingo vs. Michelle Quema

On June 11, 2024, the California jury returned a defense verdict after finding that there had been no negligence on the Defendant's part. In the instant lawsuit, the parents of the injured minor alleged that the Defendant had been reckless and negligent while driving her vehicle, leading to a collision with the minor's electric GoKart.

Case Background

On July 25, 2023, the parents of the minor injured by the alleged negligence of the Defendants filed a lawsuit before the California State, Contra Costa County, Superior Court. Judge Charles S. Treat presided over this case. [Case number: C23-01831]

Cause

Liezl Joy Domingo and Jay Ar Domingo resided in Contra Costa County, California. They are J.D.'s parents. J.D., a minor residing in Contra Costa County, California, brought this action through her Guardian Ad Litem, Liezl Joy Domingo. On May 17, 2022, Defendant Michelle Mariko Quema operated her vehicle near Pinnacle Court, Valley