Court Awards $8,328.13 in Vehicle Negligence Default Judgment
One driver turned onto a street and lost control of their vehicle, hitting a parked car. The owner of the parked car filed a complaint alleging the driver failed to maintain a safe distance and control their speed. The owner of the vehicle that hit the parked car was served with a lawsuit, and a default judgment was entered against them. The case was later dismissed without prejudice, suggesting the parties reached a settlement.
Case Information Updated: October 2025
Case Outcome
- Outcome
- Settlement
- Amount
- $8,328
- County
- Harris County, TX
- Resolved
- 2023
Injury & Accident Details
- Injury Type
- Other
- Accident Type
- Rear-end
- Case Type
- Motor Vehicle Accident
Case Overview
On August 19, 2019, a defendant driver negligently operated a vehicle owned by a defendant vehicle owner, losing control while turning onto Waldemar Drive. The vehicle collided with a parked car belonging to the plaintiff, causing property damage.
The plaintiff filed a complaint on April 27, 2021, alleging the defendant driver failed to control speed and drove negligently. The complaint also claimed the defendant vehicle owner negligently entrusted the vehicle to the driver, knowing the driver was reckless. The plaintiff sought actual damages and costs.
The defendant vehicle owner was served and filed an answer, which the court later struck from the record. After the defendant vehicle owner failed to file a proper answer, the plaintiff moved for a default judgment. On April 8, 2022, the court granted the default judgment against the defendant vehicle owner, awarding the plaintiff $8,328.13 in damages, along with pre-judgment and post-judgment interest and costs. The court subsequently granted the plaintiff's motion for non-suit without prejudice on April 25, 2022, resulting in a final judgment that disposed of all issues and parties.
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