Eduardo Hidalgo Barahon vs. Adam A. Pillsbury
Case Background
On May 21, 20119, Plaintiff Eduardo Hidalgo Barahon filed a Motor vehicle accident lawsuit in the Connecticut State Superior Court, Rockville Judicial Division (Case number: TTD-CV23-6027310-S). Matthew Wax-Krell presided over this case.
Cause
On June 25, 2021, at approximately 6:00 p.m., Eduardo Hidalgo Barahona, a resident of Manchester, Connecticut, walked east along the sidewalk on West Middle Turnpike. Adam A. Pillsbury, a Manchester resident, parked his GMC Sierra K1500 pickup truck in front of Pepe’s Restaurant at 300 West Middle Turnpike. The truck faced the restaurant, but its rear extended over the sidewalk. Wooden objects in the truck’s flatbed protruded approximately 2.5 feet beyond the tailgate, obstructing the walkway. These objects, which lacked visible safety indicators such as a red flag or warning sign, created a hazardous condition for pedestrians.
As Eduardo approached the parked truck, he failed to notice the unmarked wooden objects. He collided with the protrusions, striking the right side of his face. This accident occurred due to Adam’s negligence in failing to secure and mark the obstructing cargo properly. His actions violated Connecticut General Statute 14-250a, which prohibits sidewalk obstructions.
Injuries
The collision caused Eduardo to suffer significant physical and emotional injuries. He sustained facial contusions, bruising around his right eye, and a broken nose, which required surgical intervention. The impact also triggered severe migraine headaches that persisted over time. Beyond the physical injuries, Eduardo experienced substantial emotional distress. He developed heightened anxiety, trouble sleeping, and a diminished appetite. These challenges disrupted his ability to perform daily activities and caused a severe shock to his nervous system. The physical pain and emotional trauma left lasting impacts on Eduardo’s quality of life.
Damages
As a result of Adam’s negligence, Eduardo incurred significant financial burdens. He required hospital treatment, surgery, diagnostic imaging, and prescription medications to manage his injuries. These medical expenses placed a considerable strain on his finances. Additionally, Eduardo’s injuries led to permanent impairments, limiting his ability to enjoy daily activities and reducing his overall quality of life. His pain, suffering, and emotional distress were ongoing consequences of this pedestrian injury lawsuit.
Key Arguments and Proceedings
Legal representation
- Plaintiff(s): Eduardo Hidalgo Barahon
- Counsel for Plaintiff: Stanley Falkenstein
- Defendant(s): Adam A. Pillsbury
- Counsel for Defendants: Thomas Pachler, Esq
Claims
Eduardo filed a pedestrian injury lawsuit against Adam, asserting that Adam’s negligence directly caused his injuries and damages. Eduardo claimed Adam failed to exercise reasonable care by obstructing the sidewalk and leaving hazardous objects unmarked, creating an unsafe environment for pedestrians. By violating safety regulations and failing in his duty of care, Adam directly contributed to Eduardo’s accident and subsequent injuries. Eduardo sought compensation exceeding $15,000 to cover medical expenses, pain and suffering, emotional distress, and legal costs. The negligence claims emphasized the need for accountability and pedestrian safety.
Defense
Adam Pillsbury denied key aspects of Eduardo’s complaint. While Adam admitted his vehicle was parked at Pepe’s Restaurant with wooden objects in the flatbed, he denied that the objects were improperly marked or caused a hazardous obstruction. Adam argued that Eduardo’s negligence contributed to the incident, claiming Eduardo failed to keep a proper lookout and walked into the obstruction without exercising due caution.
Adam further alleged that Eduardo was distracted by his cell phone and failed to stop or alter his course to avoid the objects. By emphasizing Eduardo’s inattentiveness and lack of situational awareness, Adam sought to shift the blame and demonstrate that Eduardo’s own actions caused the accident.
Jury Verdict
On December 11, 2024, the jury rendered a verdict in favor of the Defendant in Pedestrian Injury Lawsuit. The decision reflected the jury’s determination that Eduardo’s negligence contributed significantly to the accident, outweighing any liability attributed to Adam.
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