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Personal Injury (Non-Vehicular)
Medical Malpractice
Negligence

Jason Shombing v. Bosley Medical Group, et al.

Published: Oct. 11, 1997 | Result Date: Sep. 5, 1997 | Filing Date: Jan. 1, 1900 |

Case number: SCO33787 –  $134,700

Judge

Judith O. Stein

Court

L.A. Superior Santa Monica


Attorneys

Plaintiff

Debra L. Koven


Defendant

Steven R. Van Sicklen


Experts

Plaintiff

William Rassman
(medical)

Nancy Schmidt
(technical)

Defendant

Sheldon Kabaker
(medical)

Facts

On Jan. 24, 1994, plaintiff Jason Shombing, a 31-year-old actor, went to defendant Bosley Medical Group for hair restoration procedures. The plaintiff claimed that the defendants performed 15 separate procedures without properly advising the plaintiff of the long-term risks and complications. The procedures included hair transplants, scalp reductions, and scar revisions. The plaintiff brought this action against the defendant based on medical malpractice, professional negligence and breach of warranty theories of recovery.

Settlement Discussions

The plaintiff made a settlement demand for $250,000. The defendant offered a waiver of cost.

Specials in Evidence

$37,884

Injuries

The plaintiff claimed he suffered permanent disfigurement, scarring to the head and emotional distress.

Other Information

The verdict was reached approximately two years and 11 months after the case was filed.

Deliberation

two days

Poll

11-1 (liability), 12-0 (damages)

Length

three weeks


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