Cheryl Stinson vs. Dianna DAndrea

Case Background

Plaintiff Cheryl Stinson filed a motor vehicle accident lawsuit alleging that she suffered serious injuries when she was struck by Defendant Dianna D’Andrea as she attempted to cross the street. The auto-pedestrian collision lawsuit was filed in the Pennsylvania Common Pleas Court, 7th Judicial District, Bucks County. Judge Robert O. Baldi presided over this lawsuit [Case number: 2019-07400]

Cause

On November 4, 2017, the Plaintiff walked across Bristol Pike to pick up her car from Liberty Gas Station in Bensalem, Pennsylvania. The station had been servicing her vehicle. As she crossed, the Defendant tried to turn left onto Bristol Pike from Penn Street. The Defendant’s vehicle hit the Plaintiff. Emergency responders transported her to the hospital by ambulance.

Injury

The Plaintiff sustained a fractured tibial plateau, a complete ACL tear, and a large gluteal hematoma. Additionally, she injured her left elbow. She was hospitalized for four days following the accident. Since then, she has been unable to return to her job at a veterinary hospital.

Damages

Plaintiff sought damages for the injuries, losses and medical expenses incurred due to the auto-pedestrian collision.

Key Arguments and Proceedings

Legal Representation

  • Plaintiff(s): Cheryl Stinson
    • Counsel for Plaintiff(s): Arthur Bugay
  • Defendant(s): Dianna D’Andrea
    • Counsel for Defendant(s): Alexandra Venters

Claims

Plaintiff argued that the Defendant was driving negligently. The Plaintiff claimed the Defendant failed to maintain a proper lookout. Additionally, the Defendant did not yield the right of way to a pedestrian and failed to make a proper left turn.

Defense

The Defendant denied any negligence and argued that the Plaintiff’s actions caused the collision. While admitting to hitting the Plaintiff, the Defendant acknowledged the Plaintiff’s injuries. However, Defendant claimed that Plaintiff’s failure to use a crosswalk and possible intoxication contributed to the accident.

Jury Verdict

On September 4, 2024, the jury determined that the Defendant was 10% liable, while the Plaintiff was 90% liable. As a result, the Plaintiff was barred from recovering any damages.

Court Documents:

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