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SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA
COUNTY OF SAN FRANCISCO
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Dec-15-2011 10:25 am
Case Number: CGC-11-516616
Filing Date: Dec-15-2011 10:23
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COMPLAINT
ERIC JOHNSON VS. HROTHWYNN CURAMENG et al
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Instructions:
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(CITACION ictal) ol RAA TEE EEA oar
NOTICE TO DEFENDANT:
(AVISO AL DEMANDADO):
HROTHWYNN CURAMENG and DOES 1 to 10, inclusive
YOU ARE BEING SUED BY PLAINTIFF:
(LO ESTA DEMANDANDO EL DEMANDANTE):
ERIC JOHNSON
NOTICE! You have been sued. The courl 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 telter 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 thal you can use far your response. You can find these court forms and mare information al the Callfornia Courts
‘Online Self-Help Center (ww.courtinfo.ca.gov/selthelp), your county law library, or the courthouse nearest you. If you cannot pay the filing fee, ask
‘ihe court clerk for a fee walver form. If you do not file your response cn time, you may lose the casa by defaull, and your wages, money, and property
may be taken without funther warning from the court.
There are other legal requirements. You may want to call an attomey right away. If you do not know an attomey, you may want to cali an attomey
referral service. If you cannot affard an attorney, you may be eligible for free lagal services from a nonprofit legal services program. You can locate
these nonprofit groups at the California Legal Services Web site. (www.Jawhelpcalifomia.org), the Califomia Courts Online Self-Help Center
(www.courtinio.ca.gov/setihelp), of by contacting your tocal 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.
IAVISO! Lo hen demandado, Sino responde dentro de 30 dias, la corte puede decidir en su contra sin escuchar su version. Lea la informacién a
continvacion,
Tiene 30 DIAS DE CALENDARIO después da que fe entreguen este citacin y. ‘Papeles legates para presenter una respuesta por escrita en esta
corte y hacer qué sa entregue una copia al demendante. Una carta o una Wamade telelénica nc fo protegen. Su respuesta por escrito tens que estar
en formato legal correcto si desea que procesen su caso en fa corte. Es posible que haya un formulario que usted pueda usar para su respuesta.
Puede encontrar estos formularios de fa corte y mas informacion en ef Centro da Ayuda de las Cortes de Califomia f(vwew.sucorte.ca.gov), en /a
biblioteca de feyes de su condado o en /a carte que Ie quede mas cerca. Sino puede pagar la cuota de presentacion, pida al secretario de fa corte
que fa dé un formulario de exencién de pago de cuatas. Si no presenta su respuesta a tiempo, puede perier el caso por incumpiimienta y la corte je
podrd quitar su sueido, dinero y bienes sin mas advertencia.
Hay otros requisitos legates, Es recomendabie que ame a un abogado inmediatamente. Sine conoce a un e@bogado, puede Hamar 2 un servicio de
remision a abogados. Si no puede pagar a un abogado, es posible que cumpla con los requisitos pare obtener servicios legales gratuitos de un
programa de servicios legales sin fines de lucro. Puede encontrar estos grupos sin fines de lucro en el sitlo web de California Legal Services,
(www lawhelpcalifomia.org), en ef Centro de Ayuda de fas Cortes de California, (www.sucorte.ca.gov) o poniéndose en contacto con fa corte o ef
colegio de abogados focales. AVISO: Par lay, la carte tiene derecho a reciamar las cuotas y los costos exentos. Por imponer un grevamen sobre
cualquier recuperacién de $10,000 6 més da valor recibida mediante un acuerdo 0 una concesién de arbitreje en un caso da derecho civil, Tiene que
pagar el gravamen de fa corte antes de que la corte puede desechar el caso.
The name and address of the court is: . . CASE NUMBER:
(El nombre y direccién de ta corte es): Superior Court of San Francisco cet 1 61 66 j 6
400 McAllister Street, San Francisco, CA 94102
The name, address, and telephone number of plaintiff's attomey, or plaintiff without an attorney, is:
{Ei nombre, la direccién y af ndmero de teléfono dat abogado det demandante, o del demandante que no tiene abogado, es):
John Fitzpatrick Vannucci,100 Montgomery Street, Suite 1600, San Francisco, CA 94104 (415) 891- 7500
DATE: DEC 157 CLERK OF THE COURT caer by D. STEPPE
(Sacratario)
{Far proof of service 20H summons, use Proof of Service of Summons (form POS-010),)
(Para prueba de entraga de esta citation use el formutario Proof of Service of Summons, {POS-010)).
NOTICE TO THE PERSON SERVED: You are served
1 as an individual defendant.
2. [7] a8 the person sued under the fictitious name of (specify): BY FAX
. 1 on bahalt of (specify):
under: [] CCP 416.10 (corporation) ([) CCP 416.60 (minor)
[=] CCP 416.20 (defunct corporation) () CCP 416.70 (conservatee)
[) CCP 416.40 (association or partnership) [7] CGP 416.90 (authorized person)
CE) other (specify):
4. ([) by personal delivery on (date):
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ATTORNEY FOR wanes ERIC JOHNSON _ bee
IPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF San Francisco
street anoress: 400 McAllister Street
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Branchnaue: Superior Court of San Francisco
‘CASE NAME:
Eric Johnson et. al., v. HROTHWYNN CURAMENG et. al.,
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CIVIL CASE COVER SHEET Complex Case Designation 1 6 6 1
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demanded demanded is Filed with first appearance by defendant
exceeds $25,000) _ $25,000 or less) (Cal. Rules of Court, rule 3.402) ft
items 1-6 below must be completed (see instructions on page 2).
1. Check one box below for the case type that best describes this case:
Auto Tort Contract Provisionally Complex Civil Litigation
TV] auto (22) CJ preach of contractiwarranty (08) (Cal. Rules of Court, rules 3.600-3.403)
Uninsured motorist (46) C2 Rute 3,740 callections (08) [1 anitrusirtrade reguiation (03)
Other PUPOAWD (Personal Injury/Property — [_] Other collections (08) CEJ construction defect (10)
Damage/Wrangful Death) Tort [J insurance coverage (18) CJ Mass tort 40)
Asbestos (04) 2) otner contract (87) [5 securities titigation (28)
Product lability (24) Real Property [J Environmental/Toxic tort (30)
Medical malpractice (45) [21 eminent domaininverse [21 insurance coverage claims arising fram the
Other PIPDAWD (23) condemnation (14) above listed provisionally complex case
Non-PUPDAWD (Other) Tort [J wrongful eviction (23) types (41)
(J ausiness tonunteir business practice (07) [_] Other real property (26) Enforcement of Judgment
C_] civitrights (09) Unlawful Dotatner [1] Enforcement of judgment (20)
1] betamation (13) Commercial (31) Miscellaneous Civil Complaint
(_] Fraud (16) LJ Residential (32) LJ rico zy
[J intttectual property (19) Drugs (38) [J other complaint (not specified above) (42)
[1] Protessionat negigence (25) pudiclat Review Miscellaneous Civil Petitton
—1 Other non-PYPDIWD tort (35) [J Asset tareiture 05) Partnership and comporale govemiance (21)
Employment LJ Petition re: arbitration award (11) [1 other petition (not specified above) (43)
ej Wrongful termination (36) 2] wait of mandate (02)
(__] other emptoyment (45) [ Other judicial review (39)
2. This case CI is isnot complex under rule 3.400 of the Califormia Rutes of Court. If the case is complex, mark the
factors requiring exceptional judicial management:
a. Large number of separately represented parties dq [4 Large number of witnesses
b.L_] Extensive motion practice raising difficult or novel. [_} Coordination with related actions pending in one or more courts
issues that will be time-consuming to resolve in other counties, states, or countries, or in a federal court
c.[_] Substantial amount of documentary evidence f O Substantial postjudgment judicial supervisiq
. Remedies sought (check alt that apply): a.[Y¥] monetary b.[__] nonmonetary; dactaratory or injunctive relief ¢. (punitive
. Number of causes of action (spacify):
. Thiscase [Tis (Zisnot actass action suit.
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Date: December 13, 2011
John Fitzpatrick Vannucci_ #174329
(TYPE OR PRINT NAME)
NOTICE
« Plaintiff must file this cover sheet with the first paper filed in the action or procdeding apysmall claims cases or cases filed
under the Probate Cade, Family Cade, or Welfare and Institutions Coda). (Cal. Rule#6f Coulft, rule 3.220.) Failure to file may result
in sanctions,
* File this cover sheat in addition to any cover sheet required by local court rule.
® If this case is complex under rule 3.400 et seq. of the California Rules of Court, you must serve a copy of this caver sheet on all
other parties to the action or proceeding.
* Uniess this is @ collections case under rula 3.740 or a complex cass, this cover sheet will be used for statistical purposes On et of
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Law Offices of John Fitzpatrick Vannucci
100 Montgomery Street, Suite 1600
San Francisco, CA 94104
Tel: (415) 981-7500
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JOHN FITZPATRICK VANNUCCI (State Bar #174329) 2 9»,
Attorney for Plaintiff ERIC JOHNSON EBp,
IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA.
COUNTY OF SAN FRANCISCO
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Plaintiff, 1 5 1 6 6 16
* COMPLAINT FOR DAMAGES
HROTHWYNN CURAMENG and DOES | to
10, inclusive (Personal Injury -Motor Vehicle)
Defendants. 1, Negligence
BY FAX
FIRST CAUSE OF ACTION FOR NEGLIGENCE
BROUGHT BY PLAINTIFF AGAINST ALL DEFENDANTS
1, Plaintiff does not know the true names and capacity of defendants sued herein as
Does | through 10, inclusive, and therefore sues said defendants by said fictitious names. Plaintiff
is informed and believes and thereon alleges that each of said fictitiously-named defendants is
legally responsible for the damages suffered by Plaintiff in the incident described hereinafter.
Plaintiff prays leave to amend this complaint to set forth the true names and capacities of such
defendants whenever ascertained.
2. Atall times herein mentioned, Plaintiff is informed and believes and alleges that
each defendant was the agent, servant, employee and/or Joint venturer of each other defendant,
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and was acting within the course and scope of said relationship.
3. At all times hercin mentioned, defendant HROTH WYNN CURAMENG and
DOES 1-10 were the registered owners and operators of a certain 2004 Toyota Matrix bearing the
California license plate number JOHWYN and owned, operated, repaired, maintained, serviced,
and inspected said vehicle.
4. Onor about December 29, 2009, at approximately 7:40 p.m., defendant
HROTHWYNN CURAMENG and DOES 1-10 were operating the Toyota Matrix described
above with the knowledge and permission of the owners described above and were traveling
southbound on Scott Street, at the intersection with Oak Street in the City and County of San
Francisco, State of California.
5. Atsaid time and place, Plaintiff ERIC JOHNSON was lawfully walking in the east
crosswaik of Scott Street, crossing Oak Street in a northbound direction in the City and County of
San Francisco, State of California.
6. At that time and place, defendants HROTHWYNN CURAMENG and DOES 1
through 10, carelessly and negligently operated, owned, repaired, maintained, serviced, and
inspected the Toyota Matrix described above by failing to yield to oncoming pedestrians in the
crosswalk while making a left hand turn from southbound Scott Street onto eastbound Oak Street
and caused said vehicle to strike Plaintiff and caused Plaintiff to be thrown onto the hood of said
vehicle and onto the pavement, sustaining the serious injuries and damages hereinafter described.
7. By reason of the facts alleged above, Plaintiff sustained severe personal injuries
and pain and suffering of both mind and body.
8. By reason of the facts alleged above, Plaintiff has been compelled to incur
obligations as and for medical services, medicines, hospitalization, and other incidental expenses
and will in the future be compelled to incur additional obligations therefore. Plaintiff does not at
this time know the reasonable value thereof, but prays that the same may be inserted herein when
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ascertained.
9. By reason of the facts alleged above, Plaintiff has suffered loss of wages and will
suffer loss of wages in the future and a loss of earning capacity. Plaintiff does not at this time
know the reasonable value thereof, but prays that the same may be inserted herein when
ascertained.
10. By reason of the facts alleged above, Plaintiff sustained damage to certain personal
property on the day of this incident. Plaintiff does not know the reasonable value thereof, but
prays that the same may be inserted herein when ascertained.
11. By reason of the facts alleged above, Plaintiff claims prejudgment interest.
Plaintiff does not know the reasonable value thereof, but prays that the same may be inserted
herein when ascertained.
WHEREFORE, PLAINTIFF prays for judgment against the defendants, and each of
them, as follows:
A. For general damages, according to proof;
For special damages, according to proof;
For prejudgment interest, according to law;
For costs of suit; and
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For such other relief as the court deems proper or necessary.
Dated: December 13, 2011
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