Turbo Transport LLC v. Steven Ottaway


Case Name:Turbo Transport LLC v. Steven Ottaway
Case Number:LACV017766
Date of Trial:06/26/2026
Venue:
Howard County
Casetype/Claims:Breach of Contract

Judge:John Sullivan

Plaintiff's Counsel:Jonathan SpechtDefendant's Counsel:Pro Se Steven Ottaway

Verdict:For Plaintiff
TOTAL DAMAGES: $29,270.70 ($24,210.70 + $5,060.00 contractual attorney’s fees)

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Statement of Case:
Turbo Transport claims that on or about August 3, 2024 the parties entered into a written, signed Contract Hauling Agreement and an Equipment Lease to Own Agreement relating to a 2001 Freightliner Classic. Turbo Transport claims that Defendant Ottaway breached the contract by causing and/or allowing the vehicle to sustain damage, failing to obtain bobtail insurance, failing to maintain the Freightliner Classic to DOT standards, and failing to make payments as required by the contract, causing Plaintiff Turbo Transport damages. Defendant Ottaway contends that this agreement was executed based upon fraudulent inducement by the Plaintiff.

Injuries alleged:

Official Jury Verdict Form:
Turbo Trans v. Ottaway Verdict Form.PDFTurbo Trans v. Ottaway Verdict Form.PDF

Documents of interest:
(when available)
Turbo Trans v Ottaway Jury Instructions.PDFTurbo Trans v Ottaway Jury Instructions.PDF

Turbo Trans v Ottaway Judgment Order.PDFTurbo Trans v Ottaway Judgment Order.PDF

Turb Trans Motion for Atty Fees.PDFTurb Trans Motion for Atty Fees.PDF

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