Joshua Goldstein v. James Wang, Medstar Foot & Ankle Center
Published: Jul. 30, 2002 | Result Date: Dec. 4, 2001 | Filing Date: Jan. 1, 1900 |Case number: LC052778A – $1,800,000
Judge
Court
L.A. Superior Van Nuys
Attorneys
Plaintiff
Robert C. Baker
(Baker Keener & Nahra LLP)
Defendant
Roland C. Colton
(Colton Law Group)
Dennis K. Wheeler
(Koeller, Nebeker, Carlson & Haluck)
Facts
Joshua Goldstein, a screen writer, underwent a podiatric procedure at Medstar Foot & Ankle Center, performed
by Dr. James Wang, an independent contractor for Medstar.
The plaintiff had presented to Medstar with an ingrown toenail and a two-year history of a sore instep on his
left foot after having banged it on a curb while jogging. The defendant doctor diagnosed the plaintiff with
posterior tibial tendon dysfunction and unilateral flat foot condition.
Plaintiff Goldstein filed suit for medical malpractice as a result of the procedure, claiming
misdiagnosis and mistreatment.
Damages
Continual pain and disability due to unwarranted surgery.
Other Information
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Deliberation
three hours
Length
three weeks
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