Rose Sarao v. Seton Medical Center, Hortencia Cid, R.N.
Published: Sep. 6, 1997 | Result Date: Jul. 18, 1997 | Filing Date: Jan. 1, 1900 |Case number: 980275 Verdict – $0
Judge
Court
San Francisco Superior
Attorneys
Plaintiff
Steven B. Goldstein
(Davis, Grass, Goldstein & Finlay)
Defendant
Cyrus A. Tabari
(Sheuerman, Martini, Tabari, Zenere & Garvin APC)
Facts
On Nov. 9, 1995, plaintiff Rose Sarao, a 81-year-old widow, entered defendant Seton Medical Center for an elective arthroplastic procedure. The plaintiff claimed that the defendants failed to properly monitor her response to a PCA morphine drip, and to advise the medical staff of a significant change in her cardio-respiratory condition. She alleged that she suffered from morphine toxicity and was left untreated. She then suffered significant aspiration, and a resultant adult respiratory distress syndrome. The plaintiff brought this action against the defendants based on medical malpractice and negligence theories of recovery.
Settlement Discussions
The defendants made a C.C.P. º998 offer of compromise for $15,000, increased to $75,000 at trial.
Specials in Evidence
$________ $_________ $_________ $150,000
Damages
The plaintiff asked the jury for 350,000 in damages.
Injuries
The plaintiff claimed she suffered adult respiratory distress and became totally disabled as a result of the defendant's negligence.
Other Information
The verdict was reached approximately ____ years and ____ months after the case was filed. A settlement conference/arbitration/mediation was held on___/___/19___ before ______________ (name) of _______________ (affiliation or court) resulting in _____________.
Deliberation
1½ hours
Poll
12-0
Length
10 days
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