Ochoa v. Dorado

Opinion

CROSKEY, Acting P. J.

Joaquin Ochoa was driving and Imelda Moreno was a passenger in a big-rig tractor without a trailer when the vehicle was struck from behind by a tractor-trailer being driven by Jesus Felipe Dorado, a driver for Trimac Transportation Services Western, Inc. (Trimac). Dorado and Trimac (Defendants) conceded liability, and a jury awarded damages to both plaintiffs (Plaintiffs). The trial court ordered a partial new trial on certain economic damages and struck the awards of noneconomic damages. Plaintiffs appeal those rulings. Defendants also appeal, challenging the…