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Estate of Maria Rivers, et al. v. Nicholas Betancourt
Date: 12-11-2025
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Judge: Not Available
Court: Circuit Court, Hillsborough County, Florida
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Description:
Tampa, Florida personal injury lawyers represented the Plaintiff who sued on auto negligence wrongful death theories.
Dana Maria Rivera, age 36, was driving south on Gunn Highway in Odessa on Feb. 28 to pick her fourth child up from school when 33-year-old Nicholas Betancour crossed the center line and crashed into the family’s Lincoln Town Car.
Betncourt was found to be under the influence of cocaine, amphetamines, oxycodone and benzodiazepines.
Dana Maria Rivera, age 36, was driving south on Gunn Highway in Odessa on Feb. 28 to pick her fourth child up from school when 33-year-old Nicholas Betancour crossed the center line and crashed into the family’s Lincoln Town Car.
Betncourt was found to be under the influence of cocaine, amphetamines, oxycodone and benzodiazepines.
Outcome:
Plaintiff's verdict for $76 million.
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What was the outcome of Estate of Maria Rivers, et al. v. Nicholas Betancourt?
The outcome was: Plaintiff's verdict for $76 million.
Which court heard Estate of Maria Rivers, et al. v. Nicholas Betancourt?
This case was heard in Circuit Court, Hillsborough County, Florida, FL. The presiding judge was Not Available.
Who were the attorneys in Estate of Maria Rivers, et al. v. Nicholas Betancourt?
Plaintiff's attorney: Click Here For The Best Tampa Personal Injury Lawyer Directory. Defendant's attorney: Click Here For The Best Tampa Insurance Defense Lawyer Directory.
When was Estate of Maria Rivers, et al. v. Nicholas Betancourt decided?
This case was decided on December 11, 2025.