A devastating car accident on Highway 101 has led to a personal injury lawsuit that could have significant repercussions. On July 30, 2024, Arath Gutierrez filed a complaint in the Superior Court of California for the County of Santa Clara against Sin Yee Chung and unnamed defendants, alleging negligence and seeking damages exceeding $25,000.
According to the complaint, the incident occurred on September 19, 2023. Gutierrez was driving southbound on Highway 101 near the Palo Alto exit when traffic began to slow down. As he decelerated, he was suddenly rear-ended by a vehicle driven by Sin Yee Chung. The plaintiff claims that this collision caused him severe physical injuries and ongoing mental distress. The complaint further alleges that Chung was not only driving negligently but also that she and other unnamed defendants (Does 1 through 100) were responsible for managing and maintaining the vehicle in such a way that it led to the accident.
The legal document provides specific details about how Gutierrez believes Chung's actions constituted negligence. "At said time and place, the Defendants, and each of them, so negligently entrusted, managed, maintained, drove and operated their vehicle so as to proximately cause a collision with the automobile being driven by Plaintiff Arath Gutierrez," reads one part of the complaint. This suggests that Gutierrez is not only holding Chung accountable for her driving but also implicating other potential parties who may have had a role in maintaining or entrusting the vehicle.
Gutierrez's injuries are described as serious and potentially permanent. He claims these injuries have resulted in "great mental, physical and nervous pain and suffering," which continue to affect his daily life. The complaint notes that these injuries may lead to some form of permanent disability for Gutierrez.
In terms of relief sought from the court, Gutierrez is asking for general damages according to proof presented during the trial. He is also seeking any additional damages permitted by law as well as reimbursement for costs incurred due to this lawsuit. Lastly, he requests any other relief deemed just and proper by the court.
The case is being handled by Jessie Serna (SBN 90912), an attorney based in San Jose, California. The case ID is 24CV444256 and it will be reviewed under unlimited jurisdiction given that the demand exceeds $25,000.