Jerry Williams v. Brotman Medical Center, Nasser Mehrizi, M.D.; Mike Khosrow Mirahmadi, M.D., and Does 1 to 10
Published: Jul. 30, 2016 | Result Date: May 13, 2016 | Filing Date: Jan. 1, 1900 |Case number: BC539408 Verdict – Defense
Court
L.A. Superior Santa Monica
Attorneys
Plaintiff
Greg W. Garrotto
(Law Offices of Greg W. Garrotto)
Defendant
George E. Nowotny III
(Lewis, Brisbois, Bisgaard & Smith LLP)
Experts
Defendant
David V. Cossman
(medical)
Facts
On June 21, 2013, plaintiff Jerry Williams, a 60-year-old property manager presented to the hospital with gas gangrene of his foot. He was given an above the knee amputation to which he claims he did not consent.
Contentions
PLAINTIFF'S CONTENTIONS:
Plaintiff claimed lack of informed consent.
DEFENDANT'S CONTENTIONS:
Defendant claimed that plaintiff's daughter signed the consent form for him (although she denied).
Damages
Plaintiff sought in excess of $200,000 in special damages
Result
Defense verdict for Dr. Mehrizi and Southern California Healthcare System, Inc. Dba Southern California Hospital at Culver City, formerly known as Brotman Medical Center.
Other Information
FILING DATE: March 14, 2014.
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