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
Court
L.A. Superior Santa Monica
Attorneys
Plaintiff
Defendant
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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