In a personal injury complaint filed on May 17, 2024, in the Superior Court for the State of California, County of Santa Clara, Reynaldo Vides has accused Andres Lorenzo Contreras and Luis Eugenio Olivera of negligence and negligence per se. The case stems from a car accident that occurred on June 17, 2022, in San Jose, California.
The plaintiff, Reynaldo Vides, represented by attorneys Payton Kashani and Denise Barnes from Sunset West Legal Group, alleges that he sustained serious injuries due to the negligent actions of the defendants. According to the complaint (Case No.: 24CV439300), Vides was stopped at a red light in his Toyota Corolla when he was struck by another vehicle involved in a collision caused by Contreras. The lawsuit details that Contreras was driving a Honda Odyssey southbound on The Alameda Street at approximately 40 miles per hour when he became distracted by his radio and front-seat passenger. This distraction led him to run a red light and collide with Olivera's Toyota Tacoma. The impact pushed Olivera's vehicle into Vides' car.
The complaint asserts that both defendants failed to operate their vehicles safely and reasonably. It specifically mentions that Contreras violated California Vehicle Code § 21453 by not stopping at the red light. This statute is designed to protect motorists from collisions at intersections. "Defendants knew or should have known that failing to perform these tasks created an unreasonable risk of injury," the document states.
Vides claims significant injuries as a result of this incident and is seeking various forms of relief from the court. He demands repayment for all special damages incurred, including past and future wage loss and medical expenses. Additionally, he seeks general damages according to proof, prejudgment interest as allowed by law, costs of suit incurred herein, and any other relief deemed just and proper by the court.
Attorneys Payton Kashani and Denise Barnes are representing Vides in this matter before Judge A. Montes. The case ID is 24CV439300.