Sylvia Horvath Rohde v. Lorraine Massa, M.D., George Guido, M.D.
Published: Mar. 25, 1995 | Result Date: Feb. 3, 1995 | Filing Date: Jan. 1, 1900 |Case number: 348354 – $0
Judge
Court
San Mateo Superior
Attorneys
Plaintiff
Defendant
Experts
Plaintiff
David Gandara
(medical)
Ralph Levin
(medical)
Thomas O'Connell
(Buchalter)
(medical)
Defendant
Kevin W. Olden
(medical)
Ralph Rozh
(medical)
Anthony Cosentino
(medical)
Richard J. Cohen
(medical)
Facts
Plaintiff Sylvia Horvath Rohde was evaluated by pulmonologist Defendant Dr. Lorraine Massa. When she suspected lung cancer, she recommended that Plaintiff undergo invasive procedures by Defendant Dr. George Guido. On February 10, 1989, Plaintiff underwent mediastinoscopy and right thoracotomy by Dr. Guido. The procedures proved no cancer. Plaintiff complained that the surgical procedures had been unnecessary and that she had been left with a painful and disfiguring thoracotomy scar. At the time Plaintiff was a 68-year-old, semi-retired, (construction) estimator.
Settlement Discussions
Defendants contend there were no offers made and Plaintiff demanded $200,000 plus.
Specials in Evidence
not disclosed $80,000 yearly
Damages
Plaintiff asked the jury to award $250,000 plus income loss. Defendant asked the jury for a defense verdict.
Injuries
Plaintiff claimed disfiguring and painful thoracotomy scar, which extended across her lower breast, disabled her from continuing to work on a contract basis as an estimator for construction contracts.
Other Information
The Court ruled that informed consent cause of action would go to the jury, only as to Dr. George Guido.
Deliberation
4 hours
Poll
11-1 no negligence as to Massa, 12-0 no negligence as to Guido
Length
12 days
For reprint rights or to order a copy of your photo:
Email
jeremy@reprintpros.com
for prices.
Direct dial: 949-702-5390