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Settlement – $224,000Judge
Court
Orange Superior
Attorneys
Plaintiff
Steven D. Fondiler
(Law Offices of Steven D. Fondiler)
Defendant
Experts
Plaintiff
Ronald S. Gabriel M.D.
(medical)
Patricia L. Reigers
(medical)
Sandra Schneider
(technical)
Defendant
Joel E. Schechter
(technical)
Facts
On March 23, 1995, the plaintiff, a 14-year-old student, received a Hepatitis vaccine by a nurse at her pediatrician's office. The injection allegedly hit a branch of the median nerve causing a neurological pain syndrome (reflex sympathetic dystrophy/causalgia). The plaintiff brought this action against the defendants based on medical malpractice, negligence and negligent infliction of emotional distress theories of recovery.
Settlement Discussions
There were no settlement discussions prior to mediation.
Injuries
The plaintiff alleged she suffered reflex sympathetic dystrophy/causalgia causing limitations in the use of her left arm and hand.
Other Information
The settlement was reached approximately one year and one month after the case was filed. MEDIATION: A mediation was held on Sept. 30, 1996 before Judge Wein, retired, resulting in the reported settlement.
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