Verdict news | April 21, 2026; reported August 2026
The Capital Law Firm reported a $1,350,000 jury verdict on April 21, 2026, in Jesus Collazo v. Ryan T. Valdez, arising from a Long Beach left-turn collision. Its announcement identified attorneys Isahak Khachatryan and Giorgio Asatrian as trial counsel. The defense disputed injury severity and medical treatment despite accepting responsibility for the collision, and asked the jury to award $30,000.
Fault and medical necessity are separate issues
An admission that a driver caused a collision does not answer whether every treatment item is related or necessary. Organize early symptoms, imaging, treatment response and future recommendations so each disputed issue can be evaluated. Keep the actual written offers and expert positions separate from a news headline. Someone considering a release should understand which claims it resolves and how ongoing care has been addressed.
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Source: The Capital Law Firm — original report. This is an attributed news summary of another firm’s case, not a result obtained by Weiss Attorneys. A reported verdict is not a statement that a judgment is final or has been paid. Later court proceedings or agreements may affect the outcome. Past results do not guarantee a similar recovery.
