Facts

The decedent, a 24-year-old male, died from pneumonia approximately five days after presenting to Defendant, where he was diagnosed with a flu-like illness.

PLAINTIFF'S CONTENTIONS:
Plaintiffs, the decedent's parents, claimed that Defendant failed to check respiration, oxygenation, order a chest x-ray. If done, pneumonia would have been diagnosed and treatment with antibiotics would have cured the patient.

DEFENDANT'S CONTENTIONS:
Defendant claimed that all care was reasonable and appropriate. Chest x-ray was not indicated and the cause of death was in question.

Settlement Discussions

Plaintiffs demanded $199,999.99. Defendant made no offer.

Result

Defense after three-day arbitration with Hon. E. Mac Amos, retired.

Other Information

Kaiser is self-insured.