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
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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