Claudia Leon Rosa has filed a wrongful death lawsuit following a tragic accident that claimed the life of her father, Jesus Margot Leon Gonzalez. The complaint was filed on October 1, 2024, in the Superior Court for the State of California, County of San Francisco, against Hill-Rom Company, Inc., Baxter Healthcare Corporation, and several unnamed defendants.
The case revolves around an incident that occurred on August 15, 2024. On this day, at approximately 2:50 p.m., Jesus Margot Leon Gonzalez was walking as a pedestrian near Bosworth Street and Diamond Street in San Francisco when he was struck by a Chevrolet Box Truck. The truck was allegedly operated by an individual referred to as John Doe and other unidentified parties. Claudia Leon Rosa claims that these individuals were acting as agents or employees of Hill-Rom Company, Inc., and Baxter Healthcare Corporation at the time of the collision.
According to the complaint, Claudia Leon Rosa alleges that the defendants negligently owned, controlled, entrusted, repaired, operated, and maintained the vehicle involved in the accident. She asserts that their negligence led to her father's untimely death. The plaintiff further contends that Hill-Rom Company and Baxter Healthcare Corporation failed in their duty by hiring and retaining incompetent drivers who were unfit to operate such vehicles safely.
The lawsuit seeks both general and special damages exceeding the minimum jurisdictional limits of the court. Claudia Leon Rosa is seeking compensation for financial support lost due to her father's death, funeral expenses, household services he would have provided, as well as loss of love and companionship. She also demands interest on damages as allowed by law and reimbursement for legal costs incurred during this litigation process.
Representing Claudia Leon Rosa are attorneys Shawn J. McCann, Lauren E.S. Horwitz, and Garret Z. Valerio from BD&J PC law firm based in Los Angeles. The case is identified under Case No.: CGC-24-618624 but does not yet have a trial date set.