Kathryn Annjanette Minx v. Richard S. Runkle, DDS
Published: Mar. 24, 2012 | Result Date: Oct. 10, 2011 | Filing Date: Jan. 1, 1900 |Case number: A551184 Verdict – $91,378
Court
Clark County District, Nevada
Attorneys
Plaintiff
Defendant
Raymond R. Gates
(Lauria Tokunaga Gates & Linn LLP)
Anthony D. Lauria
(Lauria Tokunaga et al LLP)
Experts
Plaintiff
Harry Aronowitz
(medical)
Defendant
Perry E. Jones
(medical)
Facts
Kathryn Annjanette Minx sought treatment from Richard S. Runkle at On Site Dental. Minx's treatment included application of the Invisalign product to straighten her teeth.
Contentions
PLAINTIFF'S CONTENTIONS:
Plaintiff contended that the defendant fell below the standard of care during treatment, and by not referring her to a specialist.
DEFENDANTS' CONTENTIONS:
Defendant contended that he did not fall below the standard of care and that plaintiff was not entitled to recover.
Result
The jury awarded plaintiff $91,378 in compensatory damages. The post-trial Court awarded $36,870 in fees and costs. The total judgment awarded was $128,248.
Other Information
Defendant filed notice of appeal, but later withdrew the appeal and satisfied judgment in full.
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