Personal Injury
Medical Malpractice
IV Infiltration
Dylan Saffold v. Cedars-Sinai Medical Center
Published: Mar. 29, 2008 | Result Date: Jun. 27, 2007 | Filing Date: Jan. 1, 1900 |Case number: BC353246 Settlement – $125,000
Court
L.A. Superior Central
Attorneys
Plaintiff
Philip Michels
(Michels & Lew)
Defendant
Kenneth R. Pivo
(Pivo, Halbreich, Martin & Wilson LLP)
Facts
On Feb. 17, 2006, minor plaintiff Dylan Saffold underwent open-heart surgery at defendant Cedars-Sinai Medical Center and suffered an IV infiltration to his neck. Plaintiff and his parents Azita and Mark Safford alleged that defendant's negligence resulted in plaintiff's injuries and damages.
Injuries
Neck scarring; possible scar revision.
Result
The parties settled for $125,000.
Other Information
FILING DATE: June 1, 2006.
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