Lewis v. Castaneda and Lucky International Trading Inc.


Case Name:Lewis v. Castaneda and Lucky International Trading Inc.
Case Number:LACV026278
Date of Trial:03/12/2026
Venue:
Cass County
Casetype/Claims:CIVIL LAW - PERSONAL INJURY - MOTOR VEHICLE

Judge:Amy Zacharias

Plaintiff's Counsel:James R. JacksonDefendant's Counsel:Stephen G. Olson, II; Conan Becknell; Brandon Zimmermann;

Verdict:For Plaintiff;
Loss of Full Mind and Body – Past: $200,000
Loss of Full Mind and Body – Future: $250,000
Physical and Mental Pain and Suffering – Past: $300,000
Physical and Mental Pain and Suffering – Future: $250,000
TOTAL DAMAGES: $1,000,000

Demand Before Trial:
Offer Before Trial:

Statement of Case:
Plaintiff Lewis claims she sustained injuries in a motor vehicle collision caused by the Defendants, Fernando Castaneda and Lucky International Trading, Inc. The Defendants admit responsibility for causing the collision. Defendants deny that the collision caused all of the injuries and damages claimed by the Plaintiff. The Defendants further deny that the Plaintiff sustained a permanent injury or that she is entitled to future damages.

Injuries alleged:

Official Jury Verdict Form:
Verdict Lewis v Castanada.PDFVerdict Lewis v Castanada.PDF

Documents of interest:
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Jury Instructions Lewis v Castanada.PDFJury Instructions Lewis v Castanada.PDF
Order for Jmt Lewis v Castanada.PDFOrder for Jmt Lewis v Castanada.PDF

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