Michelle D. Hoyt v. Vivek R. Ullal, M.D.; Simi Valley Hospital and Health Care Services
Published: May 13, 2006 | Result Date: Apr. 6, 2006 | Filing Date: Jan. 1, 1900 |Case number: SC042521 Verdict – Defense
Court
Ventura Superior
Attorneys
Plaintiff
Defendant
Louis "Duke" DeHaas Jr.
(LaFollette, Johnson, De Haas, Fesler & Ames APC)
Experts
Plaintiff
Laura Thomas
(medical)
Richard Fields MD
(Anesthesiology)
Defendant
Lester M. Zackler M.D.
(medical)
Kevin Becker
(medical)
Facts
The 34-year-old plaintiff underwent a surgical procedure at Simi Valley Hospital on Oct. 14, 2004. Dr. Vivek Ullal was the anesthesiologist.
Contentions
PLAINTIFF'S CONTENTIONS:
Plaintiff contended that, postoperatively, while she was in the operating room or recovery room, Dr. Ullal fondled each of her breasts and vaginal area.
DEFENDANTS' CONTENTIONS:
Defendant denied any touching.
Settlement Discussions
Plaintiff demanded $100,000. Defendant's offer was zero.
Result
Defendant hospital dismissed the evening before trial for mutual waiver of costs.
Deliberation
seven minutes.
Length
11 days;
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