Gomez-Gomez v. Hrycak

IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF DELAWARE

Gladys M. Gomez-Gomez, )
)
Plaintiff, )
) C.A. No. S24C-08-005 MHC
v. )
)
Elizabeth M. Hrycak, )
)
Defendant. )

ORDER

This 5th day of March, 2026, it appears to the Court that:

1. The Plaintiff, Gladys M. Gomez-Gomez, filed this complaint pursuant to

a car accident on December 30, 2023. Elizabeth M. Hyrcak, the

Defendant, rear-ended Plaintiff’s car at the intersection of Route 113 and

Route 9. The Defendant failed to file an answer and a Default Judgment

was entered. An Inquisition Hearing was held on February 9, 2026. The

Defendant failed to appear at the Inquisition Hearing.

2. Plaintiff seeks damages for pain and suffering and unpaid medical bills.

3. Plaintiff testified that after the accident she couldn’t move her waist and

hips. She was transported to the hospital by ambulance. At the hospital x-
rays were taken and pain medical was administered, and Plaintiff was then

discharged. Plaintiff testified that two days after accident there was

bruising on her left shoulder and right leg. Plaintiff received physical

therapy for one week for her waist before her insurance refused to pay for

any more sessions. On February 7, 2024, an MRI on the lumbar spine

revealed a right disk herniation at the L2, L3 disks.

4. Plaintiff testified that she continues to suffer from low back pain which is

constant. She continues to suffer with pain in both legs, with the right leg

hurting more. She testified that walking and rest does help with the pain.

She testified that she cannot stand for long hours and is therefore unable to

go back to work. Luckily, Plaintiff testified, that she does have the support

of her husband financially. Lastly, Plaintiff testified her lifestyle has been

affected because she cannot be a leader at her church or spend as much

quality time with her grandchildren.

5. Plaintiff provided unpaid medical bills totaling $2,000.00.

6. After considering the above facts, the Court enters judgment against the

Defendant and awards the following:

a. $2,000.00 for the medical bills;

b. $5,000.00 in pain and suffering;

c. The costs of this action; and,
d. Post-judgment interest at the rate of 5.2% pursuant to 6 Del. C.

§230(a).

IT IS SO ORDERED.

/s/ Mark H. Conner
Mark H. Conner, Judge

oc: Prothonotary
xc: Andres G. De Cos, Esquire
Elizabeth M. Hyrcak