Viorelia Kiriak M.D. v. Eduard Dudukgian, M.D.,
Published: Oct. 2, 1993 | Result Date: Sep. 14, 1993 | Filing Date: Jan. 1, 1900 |Case number: BC020004 – $0
Judge
Court
L.A. Superior Central
Attorneys
Plaintiff
Defendant
Gregory M. Hulbert
(Hulbert & Hulbert)
Experts
Plaintiff
Eugene Benedict
(medical)
Jason I. Green
(medical)
Defendant
Edward Snyder Jr.
(medical)
Facts
On Saturday, July 21, 1990 the Plaintiff, a 44-year-old physician, presented to the Defendant, a general practitioner and surgeon, with complaints of upper back and neck discomfort. A chest X ray was obtained and found to be completely normal, in all respects. Physical examination elicited a "trigger point" which was, accordingly, treated with ultrasound, heat, and an injection of Xylocaine and Kenelog. Upon the administration of the injection the Plaintiff experienced an increase in pain and the onset of respiratory difficulties, which progressively worsened. The following day the patient was taken to the emergency room at which time another chest X ray demonstrated the patient to be suffering from a large pneumothorax (i.e., a 70% collapse of her right lung).
Settlement Discussions
Defendant contends they made no offers (no consent) and Plaintiff demanded $30,000.
Specials in Evidence
$4,600
Injuries
Plaintiff alleged ongoing pulmonary and respiratory difficulties as a result of the collapsed lung, thereby altering her lifestyle such that she could not longer ski, play tennis, jog or participate in other exercises or activities, as she had previously.
Deliberation
1 day
Poll
11-1
Length
4 days
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