In a dramatic legal move, two plaintiffs have filed a negligence lawsuit against an individual they claim caused them significant harm. On June 13, 2024, Colleen G. Morrison and Mitchell M. Davenport filed a complaint in the Superior Court of California for the County of Ventura against Zackery Matuzak.
The case revolves around an incident that occurred on June 28, 2022, on SR 118 and SR 34 in Ventura County, California. According to the complaint, Matuzak was operating a vehicle that collided with the plaintiffs' vehicle due to his alleged negligence and carelessness. The plaintiffs assert that Matuzak's actions were in violation of multiple sections of the California Vehicle Code, specifically Section 22107 which pertains to unsafe turning movements.
The complaint states that "defendants so negligently, carelessly owned, operated, maintained, controlled, and entrusted defendants' vehicle" leading to the collision that caused significant injuries to both Morrison and Davenport. The plaintiffs allege that they have suffered severe physical injuries as well as mental and nervous pain as a result of the accident. They further claim that these injuries have resulted in permanent disability and will continue to cause them suffering.
Additionally, Morrison and Davenport contend that they have incurred substantial medical expenses for surgeries, hospitalizations, examinations, and ongoing treatments due to their injuries. They also anticipate future expenses related to their recovery. Moreover, they argue that their ability to work has been compromised by the accident, resulting in lost earnings and diminished earning capacity.
The plaintiffs are seeking several forms of relief from the court. They are asking for general damages exceeding the minimum jurisdictional limits of the court for their pain and suffering. They also seek compensation for lost earnings and earning capacity as well as reimbursement for medical expenses incurred due to the accident. Furthermore, they request interest on their damages as allowed by law along with costs associated with bringing this suit.
Representing Morrison and Davenport is attorney Mark K. Flores from Crane Flores LLP based in Santa Barbara, California. The case has been assigned Case No.: 2024CUPA025880.