Cristian Ortega has filed a lawsuit against Asghar Ali Syed in the District Court of Harris County, Texas. The case, with ID 2024-28067 and dated May 1, 2024, revolves around an alleged car collision that resulted in serious bodily injuries to the plaintiff.
On September 22, 2023, Ortega was traveling within Harris County when he was involved in a collision caused by Syed. The plaintiff accuses the defendant of negligence and reckless disregard for safety on the road.
The complaint outlines multiple instances of alleged negligence by Syed including failure to maintain a proper lookout for other vehicles' safety, failure to yield appropriately, failure to turn his vehicle to avoid collision, operating his vehicle at excessive speed and failing to apply brakes timely. As a result of these actions, Ortega claims to have suffered serious bodily injuries and property damage.
Ortega is seeking monetary relief between $250,000 and $1,000,000 for damages which include past and future medical expenses, physical pain and suffering both past and future, loss of earnings in the past and future earning capacity loss, mental anguish both past and future as well as physical impairment both past and future. Additionally, Ortega seeks compensation for property damages including the difference in market value of his property before and after the accident.