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Personal Injury (Non-Vehicular)
Dental Malpractice
Negligence

Maria Rezsonya v. Barry Johnsin, D.D.S., et al.

Published: Nov. 29, 1997 | Result Date: Oct. 24, 1997 | Filing Date: Jan. 1, 1900 |

Case number: YC023180 –  $602,506

Judge

Lois Anderson Smaltz

Court

L.A. Superior Torrance


Attorneys

Plaintiff

Steven B. Effres
(Effres & Associates)


Defendant

George E. Peterson
(Peterson, Bradford & Burkwitz LLP)


Experts

Plaintiff

Victor W. Mintz
(medical)

George W. Bernard
(medical)

Defendant

Barry Johnsin
(medical)

Robert D. Thompson
(medical)

Facts

On May 6, 1994, plaintiff Maria Rezsonya, a 30-year-old graphic designer for Mattel Toys, had her lower right wisdom tooth removed by defendant Barry Johnsin, D.D.S. After the removal, the plaintiff suffered permanent numbness to the front two-thirds of the right side of the tongue and taste alteration. The plaintiff brought this action against the defendant based on a negligence theory of recovery.

Settlement Discussions

The plaintiff made a C.C.P. º998 settlement demand for $225,000. The defendant made no offer.

Specials in Evidence

$1,006 $1,500

Injuries

The plaintiff alleged permanent numbness to the right side of the tongue and permanent taste alteration.

Other Information

The verdict was reached approximately three years and six months after the case was filed. A settlement conference/ arbitration /mediation was held on _____/____/19_____ before ____________ (name) of ____________ (affiliation or court) resulting in ___________ . Any interesting expert testimony?

Deliberation

one day

Poll

12-0

Length

six days


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