SUMMONS
SUMMONS (CITACION JUDICIAL)
CASE NUMBER: (Numero del Caso): 24NWCV03619
NOTICE TO DEFENDANT (AVISO AL DEMANDADO): SALATIEL PINEDA, AND DOES 1 TO 10
YOU ARE BEING SUED BY PLAINTIFF (LO ESTA DEMANDANDO EL DEMANDANTE): BELEM ASAAD
NOTICE! You have been sued. The court may decide against you without your being heard unless you respond within 30 days. Read the information below.
You have 30 CALENDAR DAYS after this summons and legal papers are served on you to file a written response at this court and have a copy served on the plaintiff. A letter or phone call will not protect you. Your written response must be in proper legal form if you want the court to hear your case. There may be a court form that you can use for your response. You can find these court forms and more information at the California Courts Online Self-Help Center (www.courtinfo.ca.gov/selfhelp), your county law library, or the courthouse nearest you. If you cannot pay the filing fee, ask the court clerk for a fee waiver form. If you do not file your response on time, you may lose the case by default, and your wages, money and property may be taken without further warning from the court.
There are other legal requirements. You may want to call an attorney right away. If you do not know an attorney, you may want to call an attorney referral service. If you cannot afford an attorney, you may be eligible for free legal services from a nonprofit legal services program. You can locate these nonprofit groups at the California Legal Services Web site (www.lawhelpcalifornia.org), the California Courts Online Self-Help Center (www.courtinfo.ca.gov/selfhelp), or by contacting your local court or county bar association. NOTE: The court has a statutory lien for waived fees and costs on any settlement or arbitration award of $10,000 or more in a civil case. The court’s lien must be paid before the court will dismiss the case.
AVISO! Lo han demandado. Si no responde dentro de 30 días, la corte puede decidir en su contra sin escuchar su versíon. Lea la información a continuación.
Tiene 30 DÍAS DE CALENDARIO después de que le entreguen esta citación y papeles legales para presentar una respuesta por escrito en esta corte y hacer que se entregue una copia al demandante. Una carta o una llamada telefónica no lo protegen. Su respuesta por escrito tiene que estar en formato legal correcto si desea que procesen su caso un la corte. Es posible que haya un formulario que usted pueda usar para su respuesta. Puede encontrar estos formularios de la corte y más información en el Centro de Ayuda de las Cortes de California (www.sucorte.ca.gov), en la biblioteca de leyes de su condado o en la corte que le quede más cerca. Si no puede pagar la cuota de presentación, pida al secretano de la corte que le dé un formulario de exención de pago de cuotas. Si no presenta su respuesta a tiempo, puede perder el caso por incumplimiento y la corte le podrá quitar su sueldo, dinero y bienes sin más advertencia.
Hay otros requisitos legales. Es recomendable que llame a un abogado inmediatamente. Si no conoce a un abogado, puede llamar a un servicio de remisión a abogados. Si no puede pagar a un abogado, es posible que cumpla con los requisitos para obtener servicios legales gratuitos de un programa de servicios legales sin fines de lucro. Puede encontrar estos grupos sin fines de lucro en sitio web de California Legal Services, (www.lawhelpcalifornia.org), en el Centro de Ayuda de las Cortes de Calfornia, (www.sucorte.ca.gov) o poniéndose en contacto con la corte o el colegio de abogados locales. AVISO: Por ley, la corte tiene derecho a relamar las cuotas y los costos exentos pro imponer un gravamen sobre cualquier recuperación de $10,000 ó más de valor recibida mediante un acuerdo o una concesión de arbitraje en un caso de derecho civil. Tiene que pagar el gravamen de la corte antes de que la corte pueda desechar el caso.
The name and address of the court is: (El nombre y direccion de la corte es):
Norwalk Courthouse, 12720 Norwalk Blvd, Norwalk, CA 90650
The name, address and telephone number of plaintiff’s attorney, or plaintiff without an attorney, is: (El nombre, la dirección y el número de teléfono del abogado del demandante, o del demandante que no tiene abogado, es):
M&y PERSONAL INJURY LAWYERS, 6300 WILSHIRE BLVD., SUITE 807, LOS ANGELES, CA 90048
TEL: (877) 750-6500
Date (Fecha): 10/11/2024
T. Tang, Deputy
COMPLAINT - MOTOR VEHICLE, PROPERTY DAMAGE, PERSONAL INJURY - ACTION IS AN UNLIMITED CIVIL CASE (exceeds $35,000)
Plaintiff (name or names): Belem Asaad
alleges causes of action against defendant (name or names):
Salatiel Pineda; and Does 1 to 10
The true names of defendants sued as Does are unknown to plaintiff.
Doe defendants (specify Doe numbers): 1 — 5 were the agents or employees of other
named defendants and acted within the scope of that agency or employment.
Doe defendants (specify Doe numbers): 6-10 are persons whose capacities are unknown to plaintiff.
The court is the proper court because injury to person or damage to personal property occurred in its jurisdictional area.
The following causes of action are attached and the statements above apply to each (each complaint must have one or more
causes of action attached): MOTOR VEHICLE, GENERAL NEGLIGENCE
Plaintiff has suffered (check all that apply)
wage loss, loss of use of property, hospital and medical expenses, general damage.
property damage, loss of earning capacity.
other damage (specify): Emotional Distress
Plaintiff prays for judgment for costs of suit; for such relief as is fair, just, and equitable; and for: compensatory damages.
The amount of damages is (in cases for personal injury or wrongful death, you must check: according to proof.
One CAUSE OF ACTION—Motor Vehicle
ATTACHMENT TO Complaint
Plaintiff (name): Belem Asaad
MV- 1. Plaintiff alleges the acts of defendants were negligent; the acts were the legal (proximatel cause of injuries and damages to plaintiff; the acts occurred on (date) December 24, 2022
At: At or near Candlewood Street and Hazejbrook Ave., Lakewood, CA 90712
MV- 2. DEFENDANTS
The defendants who operated a motor vehicle are (names): Salatiel Pineda; and Does I to 10
The defendants who employed the persons who operated a motor vehicle in the course of their employment are (names): Salatiel Pineda; and Does I to 10
The defendants who owned the motor vehicle which was operated with their permission are (names): Salatiel Pineda; and Does 1 to 10
The defendants who entrusted the motor vehicle are (names): Salatiel Pineda; and Does 1 to 10
The defendants who were the agents and employees of the other defendants and acted within the scope of the agency were (names): Salatiel Pineda; and Does 1 to 10
Two CAUSE OF ACTION—General Negligence
ATTACHMENT TO Complaint
Plaintiff (name) Belem Asaad alleges that defendant (name): Salatiel Pineda; and Does 1 to 10 was the legal (proximate) cause of damages to plaintiff. By the following acts or omissions to act, defendant negligently caused the damage to plaintiff on (date): December 24, 2022
at (place): Candlewood Street and Hazelbrook Ave. Lakewood, CA 90712
(description of reasons for liability): Defendants and each of them negligently, carelessly, and unlawfully owned, drove, operated, entrusted, and maintained their vehicle causing it to collide with Plaintiff’s vehicle in an accident, thereby causing personal injuries and damages to Plaintiff. As a result of Defendants’ negligence, Plaintiff was required to undergo medical treatment, incurred medical expenses, suffered lost earnings, and sustained pain and suffering.
Dated: October 11, 2024
Attorney for Plaintiff
Kelsey Gitlin, Esq., SBN 346882
M&Y Personal Injury Lawyers
6300 Wilshire Blvd., Suite 807
Los Angeles, CA 90048
(877) 750-6500 Telephone
(877) 877-5057 Fax
lloyd@mylawcompany.com EMail
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