Facts

Eunice Moseley sued Victor De Los Santos DDS Inc. and Health Net of California Inc., in connection with an allegedly botched dental procedures.

PLAINTIFF'S CONTENTIONS:
Plaintiff allegedly underwent two root canals on April 21, 2015 performed by Dr. De Los Santos at his office in Long Beach. Plaintiff was allegedly in pain due to the dentist's failure to administer adequate pain medication. The dentist also allegedly punctured plaintiff's tongue during the alleged administration of pain medication, causing it to bleed a year later. Plaintiff therefore sued the dentist and Health Net, which plaintiff accused of abetting in the unlicensed dental practice and unprofessional conduct. Plaintiff asserted causes of action for negligence, intentional torts, and other claims.

DEFENDANTS' CONTENTIONS:
Defendants demurred on statute of limitations grounds. Plaintiff allegedly filed her medical malpractice action beyond the one-year limitations period.

Damages

Moseley claimed physical damage to her tongue and unseen damage to her tongue. Moseley contended that her tongue continued to bleed one year after the alleged incident.

Result

The court sustained the demurrer without leave to amend.

Other Information

FILING DATE: May 27, 2016.