Raul Corona v. City of San Jose

Case Background

Plaintiff Raul Corona filed the bicycle accident lawsuit on July 1, 2019, in the California State Superior Court of Santa Clara County (Case number: 19CV350608). Judge Julia Alloggiamento presided over the case.

Cause

On November 24, 2017, Raul Corona, an adult resident of Santa Clara County, California, rode his bicycle near the intersection of Monterey Road and Southside Drive in San Jose, California. As he approached the corner, Corona's bicycle violently collided with an unmarked broken light pole stump that was in a state of disrepair. The impact threw Corona from his bicycle, resulting in extensive injuries. The City of San Jose owned, maintained, and operated the light pole and surrounding area where the incident occurred. Corona alleged that the city and its employees, agents, and contractors failed to properly maintain, repair, inspect, or mark the broken light pole stump. This failure created a dangerous condition on public property. The complaint asserted that the city had control over the common area where the incident took place. It also claimed that the city was responsible for the hazardous condition, either directly or through its agents and employees. Furthermore, Corona claimed that the city took no steps to correct the dangerous condition. Despite being aware of the hazards, the city negligently allowed people to use the location.

Injuries

As a direct result of the collision and subsequent fall, Raul Corona suffered serious and extensive injuries, primarily to his back and shoulder. The complaint characterized these injuries as substantial, serious, and permanent. Corona experienced significant physical pain and suffering due to these inj