Facts

On April 13, 2006, June Rosenwasser received physical therapy at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center and claimed that the treatment caused injury. She sued the hospital for medical malpractice.

PLAINTIFF'S CONTENTIONS:
Ronsenwasser contended that the physical therapist applied excessive force and positioned her leg improperly.

DEFENDANT'S CONTENTIONS:
Cedars-Sinai contended that the physical therapist treated plaintiff pursuant to the proper standard of care.

Settlement Discussions

The plaintiff demanded $300,000 and the defense offered to waive costs.

Damages

Plaintiff claimed $272,605 in damages.

Injuries

The plaintiff claimed she sustained a torn medial meniscus, which required knee replacement.

Result

Defense verdict.

Other Information

Sedgwick CMS insured Cedars-Sinai.

Deliberation

1.25 hours

Poll

10-2

Length

six days