Los Angeles Jury Awards $162K in Dudley Auto Injury Case
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Case Background
This case began after a collision on September 22, 2022, along Lomita Boulevard east of Crenshaw Boulevard in Los Angeles County. Plaintiff Dwight William Dudley filed suit against Abel Arteaga De Leon and his business, ARTLUX Builders Corp, claiming that their negligence while operating a vehicle caused him personal injuries and financial losses.
The complaint, filed on May 24, 2024, set out causes of action for motor vehicle negligence and sought compensation for wage loss, medical expenses, property damage, and pain and suffering. Dudley alleged that Arteaga De Leon was driving a company vehicle within the scope of his employment when the crash occurred and that his careless driving led directly to the collision and Dudley’s injuries.
The Defendants denied all wrongdoing, contending that any injuries or damages claimed by Dudley were not their fault, that other causes might have contributed to the incident, and that the claimed damages were excessive or unsupported by law.
Cause
Dudley’s complaint focused on a motor vehicle accident. He alleged that Arteaga De Leon’s negligent operation of his vehicle on Lomita Boulevard caused the crash. The Plaintiff maintained that the driver either failed to maintain a safe distance, lost control, or otherwise acted carelessly on the road, resulting in a collision that caused him bodily injury and property loss.
Injury
Dudley stated that the accident caused him bodily pain, emotional distress, and economic loss. He claimed he needed medica
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