Lester W. Slack v. Stuart D. Kastan, D.D.S.
Published: Oct. 24, 1998 | Result Date: Mar. 18, 1998 | Filing Date: Jan. 1, 1900 |Case number: EC021298 Verdict – $0
Judge
Court
L.A. Superior Glendale
Attorneys
Plaintiff
Defendant
Experts
Plaintiff
Gerald T. Nomura
(medical)
Defendant
David Eggleston
(medical)
Arnold C. Frankenberger
(medical)
Facts
Plaintiff Lester Slack, a 55-year-old police detective, treated with defendant, Dr. Stuart Kastan, a dentist for approximately 14 years. The plaintiff alleged that during that time, defendant negligently placed 17 crowns and was negligent in performing 8 root canals. The plaintiff brought this dental malpractice action against defendant.
Settlement Discussions
The plaintiff made a C.C.P. º998 settlement demand for $150,000. The defendant made a C.C.P. º998 offer of compromise for $40,000.
Specials in Evidence
$33,357 $6,717 $7,000 $10,000
Injuries
The plaintiff claimed defendant's negligence required a full mouth reconstruction, consisting of extensive retractions, root canals, implants and crowns.
Other Information
The verdict was reached approximately one year and four months after the case was filed. A settlement conference was held on Oct. 31, 1997, before Judge Stoll, resulting in no settlement.
Deliberation
3½ hours
Poll
10-2
Length
five days
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