Andres Cruz, et al. v. Citrus Valley Medical Center Inc., et al.
Published: Aug. 4, 2017 | Result Date: Jun. 29, 2017 | Filing Date: May 7, 2015 |Case number: BC581211 Summary Judgment – Defense
Judge
Court
Los Angeles County Superior Court
Attorneys
Plaintiff
Steven A. Heimberg
(Heimberg Barr LLP)
Defendant
Brian L. Hoffman
(Wood, Smith, Henning & Berman)
Rodney G. Tomlinson
(Schmid & Voiles)
Facts
Andres Cruz and Vilma Cruz sued Citrus Valley Health Partners Inc., erroneously sued as Citrus Valley Medical Center Inc., and others involving allegations of medical malpractice.
Contentions
PLAINTIFFS' CONTENTIONS: Defendants allegedly rendered negligent care to Andres's back issues, which led to a spinal lesion. Ultimately resulting in permanent damages, including paralysis.
DEFENDANTS' CONTENTIONS: Citrus Valley moved for summary judgment. Defendant contended that no triable issue of material fact exists as to the treatment and care provided to Andres. Defendant also denied causing Andres's injuries and denied vicarious liability for the doctors' conduct.
Result
The court granted Citrus Valley's unopposed motion for summary judgment.
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