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Settlement – $162,500Judge
Court
San Bernardino Superior
Attorneys
Plaintiff
Defendant
Christopher C. Cannon
(La Follette, Johnson, De Haas, Fesler & Ames)
Dennis K. Ames
(La Follette, Johnson, DeHaas, Fesler & Ames)
Experts
Plaintiff
Avner I. Feldman
(medical)
Defendant
Bruce Cleermans
(medical)
Facts
On October 9, 1992, Plaintiff, a 14-year-old developmentally disabled student, underwent a lumbar puncture as part of a medical workup. An epidural hematoma developed at the site of the puncture and was diagnosed on October 14, 1992. Plaintiff underwent evacuation of the hematoma on October 16.
Settlement Discussions
Plaintiff contends that no offers or demands were exchanged prior to this result.
Specials in Evidence
$56,002 (pending Medi-Cal lien to be paid by Defendant) none
Injuries
Cauda equina syndrome resulting in permanent drop foot of the left extremity. (Brain damage also occurred, but was unrelated.)
Other Information
This case was filed on November 23, 1993; one year, six months, and sixteen days prior to this result.
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