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Personal Injury
Medical Malpractice
Lack of Informed Consent

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

Kevin P. Hillyer

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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