$11 Million Judgment Entered in Negligent Entrustment Wrongful Death Truck Case

Vilma Marenco, 54, was driving her vehicle through an intersection when a loaded 18-wheeler operated by Rodger Jones struck her car on the driver-side door.

She suffered fatal injuries in this crash. She had been a restaurant worker earning $25,000 per year and is survived by her husband and two daughters, one of whom is a minor.

Marenco’s estate sued the truck driver and his company owners including Elisa Fabiola Lopez and R&F Quality Transportation, claiming liability for the negligent entrustment and choosing not to supervise Jones. The suit also named Jones for his failure to obey and heed a red light. Apparently Jones ran through a red light, which was a cause of the crash and unfortunate death of Marenco.

The court entered a judgment order of $11 million, which included $5 million in punitive damages in favor of the Marenco family and estate.

The attorney successfully handling this tragic case was Benny Agosto Jr.

Gomez v. Jones, No. 2014-37675 (Tex. Dist. Ct. Harris County).

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