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Personal Injury (Non-Vehicular)
Professional Negligence
Medical Malpractice

Robin Holiday v. Theodore Schiff, MD

Published: Dec. 20, 2001 | Result Date: May 18, 2001 | Filing Date: Jan. 1, 1900 |

Case number: 99CV664 –  $0

Judge

Terence Gilmore

Court

Larimer District


Attorneys

Plaintiff

Sean M. McCurdy


Defendant

Kay J. Rice

Michael D. Goodman


Experts

Plaintiff

Martin Bell
(medical)

Nicola Rumsey
(technical)

Defendant

John McGraw
(medical)

Facts

The plaintiff was a patient of the plaintiff dermatologist with whom he consulted for tumescent liposuction and, subsequently the plaintiff underwent the procedure. Scarring and discoloration of the plaintiff's abdomen followed and gave rise to the legal suit.

Settlement Discussions

Pre-trial, the plaintiff made a demand of $220,000. The defendant submitted a pre-trial ofer to settle at $2.00.

Injuries

Non-economic losses due to emotional distress based upon loss of quality of life.

Other Information

The defendant was awarded costs of $26,359.


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