Jimenez v. Ortega

Antonio Jimenez appeals the entry of a final judgment in favor of Pedro Ortega. He argues the trial court erred by failing to "dismiss Ortega’s négligence complaint as a sanction for committing fraud upon the court. We agree only as to Ortega’s claims for pain and suffering and loss of earnings.

This case arises out of a negligence suit filed by Ortega against Jimenez after Ortega sustained a serious injury to his heel in a car accident caused by Jimenez. Ortega sought damages for the total loss of his pickup truck, medical costs, lost wages, and past and future pain and suffering. Neither…