Lucy Goode v. Wallace Goodstein, M.D.
Published: May 18, 1996 | Result Date: Apr. 9, 1996 | Filing Date: Jan. 1, 1900 |Case number: SC03072 – $156,000
Judge
Court
L.A. Superior Santa Monica
Attorneys
Plaintiff
Defendant
Experts
Plaintiff
Melvin A. Shiffman
(medical)
Defendant
Michel F. Brones
(medical)
Facts
On September 27, 1992, the plaintiff, Lucy Goode, a 38-year-old receptionist, was a patient of the defendant, Wallace Goodstein, M.D., (The plaintiff was treating with the defendant for reconstructive surgery after removal of a tumor.) The defendant performed cosmetic surgery using a technique known as subdermal liposculpture on the plaintiff's legs and thighs. The plaintiff brought this action against the defendant based on medical malpractice and negligence theories of recovery.
Settlement Discussions
The plaintiff made a C.C.P. º998 settlement demand for $100,000. The defendant made a C.C.P. º998 offer of compromise for $100.
Specials in Evidence
$________ $20,000 $________ $8,000 - $10,000
Injuries
The plaintiff alleged that she sustained scarring and permanent nerve damage as a result of the defendant's medical negligence.
Other Information
The verdict was reached approximately one year and eleven months after the case was filed.
Deliberation
8 hours
Poll
not taken
Length
4 days
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