Kathryn Arndt v. Gil Mileikowsky
Published: Aug. 20, 1994 | Result Date: Jul. 27, 1994 | Filing Date: Jan. 1, 1900 |Case number: LC105097 – $233,958
Judge
Court
L.A. Superior Van Nuys
Attorneys
Plaintiff
Defendant
Experts
Plaintiff
William A. Frumovitz
(medical)
Douglas Morrow
(medical)
Ingrid Rodi
(medical)
Stephanie Baron
(medical)
Defendant
Charles March M.D.
(medical)
Facts
On August 9, 1991, Defendant surgeon Gil Mileikowsky cut a hole in Plaintiff's bowel while performing laparoscopic laser surgery for endometriosis. Plaintiff was Kathryn Arndt, a 35-year-old teacher at the time.
Settlement Discussions
Plaintiff contends she demanded $275,000 and Defendant offered $50,000 with an indication of $100,000. Defendant contends their offer was $250,000.
Specials in Evidence
$113,000 (all but $2,300 collateralized) $6,806
Injuries
Bowel perforation requiring colostomy surgery in August, hospitalization in September, and colostomy repair surgery in December of 1991; decreased fertility.
Other Information
The parties and attorneys arrived at a $275,000 figure for settlement, but Defendant's insurance carrier did not authorize that settlement.
Deliberation
1.5 days
Poll
10-2 liability, 9-3 damages
Length
6 days
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