Laffit Pincay Jr., retired Hall of Fame jockey, was awarded $2.7 million by the jury of Los Angeles County Superior Court in Pasadena on May 7, 2007, Monday. The amount noted is Pincay’s comp...
May 23, 2007 (Press Release) --
Laffit Pincay Jr., retired Hall of Fame jockey, was awarded $2.7 million by the jury of Los Angeles County Superior Court in Pasadena on May 7, 2007, Monday. The amount noted is Pincay’s compensation for damages he incurred during a riding accident in Santa Anita Park last March 1, 2003, which caused the end of his career.
According to Neil Papiano, Pincay’s lawyer, the multimillion-dollar award given by the jury "was a very fair result." Papiano added that Pincay deserve the reward since he was injured due to the negligence of other people whom he depended on to save his life. It is unfortunate that they did not carry out their duties and have to pay for it.
Los Angeles, California, May 14, 2007 – Pincay, who is 60 years old, suffered from two broken bones in his neck. He also sustained a spinal injury. This is the result of being thrown off from his horse on the downhill turf course of the Arcadia racetrack.]
Pincay’s horse, Trampus Too, has clipped heels with another horse while the race is on going. This caused Pincay to be thrown over the horse’s head. Afterwards, the horse went down along with Pincay and it rolled on top of him on the turf.
After the accident, the Huntington Ambulance Service, an Orange County firm not associated with Huntington Hospital, took over Pincay. However, as Papiano have argued in the lawsuit, they mistreated Pincay because, instead of taking him to the local hospital to be treated immediately, they just performed first aid treatments to him right at the track.
Furthermore, according to Papiano, Pincay would have been able to ride again if the said ambulance company did not neglect Pincay.
However, the Huntington Ambulance Service strongly disagreed with Papiano’s arguments claiming that they did not commit any medical mistakes or negligence.
According to Stacy O’Bryan, a part owner of Huntington, Papiano made them look incompetent. He stated further that they are not liable for the spill that caused Pincay to fracture his neck. Moreover, they did not do anything to cause any more injuries.
It was the first time the Huntington Ambulance Service has been sued after having served in Santa Anita Park for 39 years.
Around the time of his injuries, Pincay dominated the racing scene, having a 9,530-victory career, which is a world record during his time. When Pincay officially resigned on April 29, 2003, due to his disability, he had more than $237 million in purse earnings.
Papiano exclaimed during the arguments that Pincay had hoped to compile 12,000 wins, but was not realized because of the accident that ended his already legendary career.
Our attorneys work on helping clients receive restitution for financial resources expended by them in an effort to make their lives normal again, in the aftermath of tragic accidents and events. For more information please log on to www.mesrianilaw.com
According to Neil Papiano, Pincay’s lawyer, the multimillion-dollar award given by the jury "was a very fair result." Papiano added that Pincay deserve the reward since he was injured due to the negligence of other people whom he depended on to save his life. It is unfortunate that they did not carry out their duties and have to pay for it.
Los Angeles, California, May 14, 2007 – Pincay, who is 60 years old, suffered from two broken bones in his neck. He also sustained a spinal injury. This is the result of being thrown off from his horse on the downhill turf course of the Arcadia racetrack.]
Pincay’s horse, Trampus Too, has clipped heels with another horse while the race is on going. This caused Pincay to be thrown over the horse’s head. Afterwards, the horse went down along with Pincay and it rolled on top of him on the turf.
After the accident, the Huntington Ambulance Service, an Orange County firm not associated with Huntington Hospital, took over Pincay. However, as Papiano have argued in the lawsuit, they mistreated Pincay because, instead of taking him to the local hospital to be treated immediately, they just performed first aid treatments to him right at the track.
Furthermore, according to Papiano, Pincay would have been able to ride again if the said ambulance company did not neglect Pincay.
However, the Huntington Ambulance Service strongly disagreed with Papiano’s arguments claiming that they did not commit any medical mistakes or negligence.
According to Stacy O’Bryan, a part owner of Huntington, Papiano made them look incompetent. He stated further that they are not liable for the spill that caused Pincay to fracture his neck. Moreover, they did not do anything to cause any more injuries.
It was the first time the Huntington Ambulance Service has been sued after having served in Santa Anita Park for 39 years.
Around the time of his injuries, Pincay dominated the racing scene, having a 9,530-victory career, which is a world record during his time. When Pincay officially resigned on April 29, 2003, due to his disability, he had more than $237 million in purse earnings.
Papiano exclaimed during the arguments that Pincay had hoped to compile 12,000 wins, but was not realized because of the accident that ended his already legendary career.
Our attorneys work on helping clients receive restitution for financial resources expended by them in an effort to make their lives normal again, in the aftermath of tragic accidents and events. For more information please log on to www.mesrianilaw.com
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