Dushare v. Medical Specialist
Published: Apr. 8, 1995 | Result Date: Jan. 27, 1995 | Filing Date: Jan. 1, 1900 |Case number: LC006599 – $76,550
Judge
Court
L.A. Superior Van Nuys
Attorneys
Plaintiff
Douglas D. Shaffer
(Dordick Law Corporation)
Defendant
Experts
Plaintiff
Stuart Baumgard
(medical)
Barbara A. Smith
(medical)
Defendant
Cheryl Lane
(medical)
Cornelius J. Passani
(medical)
Facts
On March 5, 1990, Plaintiff, an 85-year-old retiree, was admitted to Defendant hospital for treatment of a fracture of a small bone in her leg. She was placed in a fiberglass leg splint and instructed to use a call button for assistance, with a warning to stay in the bed. During the night, she took an unauthorized walk and broke her wrist in a fall, 15 feet from the bed.
Settlement Discussions
Plaintiff contends she made no demand but told Defendant that she would accept less than $100,000; and Defendant offered $10,000.
Specials in Evidence
paid by Medi-Care
Injuries
Fractured wrist requiring surgical revision; fractured hip.
Deliberation
1 day
Poll
12-0
Length
5 days
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