Donna Boyle v. Hugh Murray, Al Manesh
Published: Jan. 4, 2005 | Result Date: Nov. 17, 2004 | Filing Date: Jan. 1, 1900 |Case number: 03CC14738 Verdict – $0
Judge
Court
Orange Superior
Attorneys
Plaintiff
Defendant
Thomas G. Wianecki
(Wesierski & Zurek LLP)
Experts
Plaintiff
Jean Otomo-Corgel
(medical)
Stephen Patashnik
(medical)
Defendant
Stephen B. Goldman
(medical)
James Minutello
(medical)
Facts
The subject suit relates to claims by the plaintiff of alleged dental malpractice against two dentists, the defendants, Dr. Hugh Murray, D.D.S. and Dr. Al Manesh, D.M.D.
Settlement Discussions
The plaintiff requested $100,000 of Dr. Manesh and $150,000 of Dr. Murray. Before trial, both defendants subsequently offered C.C.P. Section 998 of $9,999. There was no arbitration. The case subsequently involved only Dr. Murray, a generalist and Dr. Manesh, a periodontist. At closing argument, the plaintiff requested $200,000 against Dr. Murray and $100,000 against Dr. Manesh, together with economic losses of $5,888.
Injuries
Loss of seven upper teeth, loss of four lower teeth, a need for dentures and multiple implants and disfigurement.
Deliberation
55 minutes
Poll
11-1 (Dr. Murray), 12-0 (Dr. Manesh)
Length
four days
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