Roszella Dawson v. Mike K. Habib, M.D.
Published: May 4, 1996 | Result Date: Mar. 18, 1996 | Filing Date: Jan. 1, 1900 |Case number: GC012853 – $108,500
Judge
Court
L.A. Superior Pasadena
Attorneys
Plaintiff
Defendant
Experts
Plaintiff
James Kunkel
(medical)
Howard A. Aronow
(medical)
Defendant
James Howatt
(medical)
Facts
On February 7, 1991, the plaintiff, Roszella Dawson, a 34-year-old retail clerk, sought treatment with the defendant, Mike K. Habib, M.D., for an undiagnosed illness. The defendant diagnosed the plaintiff with impetigo and treated her on multiple occassions from February 7, 1991 through July 20, 1993. The plaintiff was actually suffering from AIDS which the defendant failed to diagnose. The defendant also failed to refer the plaintiff to a specialist in either dermatology or infectious disease. The plaintiff brought this action against the defendant based on medical malpractice theories of recovery.
Settlement Discussions
The plaintiff made a C.C.P. º998 settlement demand for $29,999. The defendant made no settlement offers.
Specials in Evidence
$______ $_______ $_______ $_______
Damages
The plaintiff claimed $______ in economic damages and $______ in non-economic damages.
Injuries
The plaintiff alleged that she sustained exacerbation of HIV and AIDS related ailments as a result of the defendant's medical malpractice.
Other Information
The verdict was reached approximately one year and eight months after the case was filed. A mediation and was held on June 1, 1995, before Jerald Mosley of Carter, Mosley & Carlson which did not resolve the matter.
Deliberation
1 day
Poll
10-2
Length
7 days
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