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Personal Injury
Ophthalmological Malpractice
Lack of Informed Consent

Evelyn Ng v. Shiu Kwok, M.D., Chinese Hospital

Published: Nov. 6, 2010 | Result Date: Jun. 29, 2010 | Filing Date: Jan. 1, 1900 |

Case number: CGC-08-477087 Verdict –  Defense

Court

San Francisco Superior


Attorneys

Plaintiff

Douglas C. Fladseth
(Law Office Douglas Fladseth)


Defendant

John H. Dodd
(Craddick, Candland & Conti)

Robert T. Lynch
(Law Offices of Madden & Lynch PC)


Facts

Plaintiff Evelyn Ng, 70 years old, underwent cataract surgery in her right eye on April 2007, performed by defendant Dr. Shiu Kwok at the Chinese Hospital in San Francisco. Ng lost vision on her right eye following the surgery.

Ng sued Kwok and the Chinese Hospital for medical malpractice and lack of informed consent. The Hospital was voluntarily dismissed prior to trial.

Contentions

PLAINTIFF'S CONTENTIONS:
Plaintiff contended that defendants negligently diagnosed, examined, treated, and advised her of the cataract surgery. She further contended that Dr. Kwok failed to disclose all risks relating to the procedure.

Damages

Ng sought damages in the amount of $29,900 for medical bills, pain and suffering, costs of suit, and interest.

Injuries

Partial loss of vision.

Result

The jury rendered a verdict for the defense.


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