Phillip Baum v. J. Byron Wood
Published: Mar. 25, 2003 | Result Date: Sep. 3, 2002 | Filing Date: Jan. 1, 1900 |Case number: GIN014084 Verdict – $0
Judge
Court
San Diego Superior
Attorneys
Plaintiff
Defendant
Experts
Plaintiff
Gustavo Kuster
(medical)
Defendant
Leo J. Murphy
(medical)
Facts
The plaintiff presented on April 19, 2000, to the defendant with bilateral hernias. He had several prior open hernia repairs on both the left and right sides. Bilateral laparoscopic repair was carried out on April 19, 2000. After surgery, the plaintiff complained of swelling and bruising. He noticed one testicle was more elevated and caused him discomfort.
Settlement Discussions
The plaintiff submitted a demand of $100,000. At trial, the plaintiff asked the jury to award $250,000. The defendant offered a waiver of costs.
Specials in Evidence
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Injuries
The plaintiff sought damages for pain, suffering and disfigurement for alleged injury to the testicle in a laparoscopic hernia repair. Possible future surgery may be needed.
Deliberation
two hours
Poll
12-0
Length
five days
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