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Settlement – $125,000Court
L.A. Superior Van Nuys
Attorneys
Plaintiff
Michael M. Berger
(Manatt, Phelps & Phillips LLP )
Defendant
Facts
The plaintiff, a 71-year-old man, was receiving treatment for iritis from the defendant ophthalmologist. That treatment consisted of a steroidal injections into the plaintiff's right eye. In October 1996, during a routine steroidal injection, the needle perforated the globe of the plaintiff's right eye. Shortly thereafter, the plaintiff suffered a suprachoroidal hemorrhage. Attempts to repair the injury were unsuccessful, and ultimately the plaintiff agreed to have his right eye enucleated. The plaintiff brought this action against the defendant based on a medical negligence theory of recovery.
Settlement Discussions
The plaintiffs made a C.C.P. º998 settlement demand for $174,999.99.
Injuries
The plaintiff claimed the loss of his right eye.
Other Information
The settlement was reached approximately nine months after the case was filed.
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