Richard Mudge v. California Pacific Medical Center
Published: Mar. 7, 2004 | Result Date: Dec. 15, 2003 |Case number: CGC02404665 Verdict – $185,000
Judge
Attorneys
Plaintiff
Doris Cheng
(Walkup, Melodia, Kelly & Schoenberg)
Douglas S. Saeltzer
(Walkup, Melodia, Kelly & Schoenberger)
Defendant
Facts
Plaintiff Richard Mudge, 62, underwent gallbladder surgery at defendant California Pacific Medical Center in San Francisco. Because the plaintiff was taking cholesterol medication, his liver was regularly monitored. The plaintiff's liver enzyme levels were normal for 20 months prior to the surgery. After the surgery, the enzyme levels were elevated. Blood tests confirmed that plaintiff had contracted hepatitis C.
Settlement Discussions
The plaintiff demanded $150,000. The defendant made no offer.
Injuries
The plaintiff took chemotherapy drugs for 44 weeks and is considered cured of the infection.
Deliberation
6.5 hours
Length
six days
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