Mr. C (plaintiff) was traveling southbound on the I-405 freeway in his 2013 motor vehicle. As he was coming close to the Sunset Boulevard exit, he was suddenly rear ended by Mr. L (defendant), who was driving a 2002 vehicle. The initial impact caused Mr. C’s vehicle to lunge forward and strike a 2012 SUV from the rear. At the time of the accident, Mr. L happened to be driving for a restaurant at the time of the accident.
Mr. C injured his neck and lower back as a result of the accident. He was required to have multiple lumbar epidurals and two lumbar spine surgeries. Mr. C incurred around $472,000 in medical expenses and Mr. Ellis was able to recover $2,450,000 on his behalf.
