Court Awards $8,328 in Default Judgment Negligence Case
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 other driver failed to maintain a safe distance and hit their vehicle. The complaint also alleged the owner of the vehicle being driven was negligent in allowing a reckless driver to use their car. A default judgment was entered against one of the defendants, and the case was later dismissed without prejudice, suggesting a settlement was reached.
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 vehicle operated by one defendant collided with a parked vehicle, causing property damage. The plaintiff alleged the operator negligently failed to control speed while turning, leading to the collision. The complaint further asserted that the vehicle's owner had negligently entrusted the vehicle to the operator, knowing or having reason to know of the operator's alleged recklessness. The plaintiff sought actual damages, pre-judgment and post-judgment interest, and court costs.
The vehicle owner defendant was served but failed to file a proper answer after an initial submission was stricken from the record. The plaintiff subsequently filed a motion for default judgment against this defendant. On April 8, 2022, the court granted the default judgment, awarding the plaintiff $8,328.13 in damages, 5% pre-judgment interest from July 27, 2021, 5% post-judgment interest, and all court costs.
Later, on April 25, 2022, the court granted the plaintiff's motion for non-suit without prejudice, which resulted in a final judgment disposing of all issues and parties. This action suggested the parties likely reached a settlement agreement following the default judgment against the vehicle owner. The case was subsequently terminated.
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