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Personal Injury (Non-Vehicular)
Medical Malpractice
Surgical Negligence

Mike Collins v. Vincent Ajanwachuku, et al.

Published: Nov. 4, 1995 | Result Date: Oct. 19, 1995 | Filing Date: Jan. 1, 1900 |

Case number: VCV018844 –  $325,000

Judge

John B. Gibson

Court

San Bernardino Superior


Attorneys

Plaintiff

Joseph Iacopino


Defendant

John R. MacRill Jr.
(Davis, Grass, Goldstein & Finlay)


Experts

Plaintiff

Stanley A. Brosman
(medical)

Morris Claman
(medical)

Joyce Elaine Pickersgill
(technical)

Defendant

Mark Kirk
(medical)

Mitchell Karlin
(medical)

Facts

On November 14, 1990, Plaintiff Mike Collins, a 33-year-old CHP officer, underwent a bilateral vasectomy by Defendant surgeon Ajanwachuku, M.D..

Settlement Discussions

Plaintiff contends he demanded $115,000 and Defendant offered $29,999.

Specials in Evidence

$68,000 $795,000

Injuries

Loss of a testicle; pain and discomfort in the scrotom, groin; and interference with sexual activity. Plaintiff's wife (Kelly) claimed loss of consortium injuries.

Deliberation

1.5 days

Poll

12-0

Length

7 days


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