Gevorg Haroutunyan through his Guardian ad Litem, Ruzanna Khachatryan v. CHA Hollywood Medical Center L.P. dba Hollywood Presbyterian Medical Center, Gem Medical Management LLC, and Does 1 through 200
Published: Jan. 19, 2018 | Result Date: Oct. 27, 2017 | Filing Date: Nov. 16, 2016 |Case number: BC640891 Verdict – Defense
Judge
Court
Los Angeles County Superior Court
Attorneys
Plaintiff
Adam J. Peck
(The Peck Law Group)
Roland C. Colton
(Colton Law Group)
Defendant
Cecille L. Hester
(Hester Law Group APC)
for CHA Hollywood Medical Center L.P.
Lesvia M. Alvarado
(Hester Law Group APC)
for CHA Hollywood Medical Center L.P.
Facts
Gevorg Haroutunyan, through his guardian, sued CHA Hollywood Medical Center LP dba Hollywood Presbyterian Medical Center.
Contentions
PLAINTIFF'S CONTENTIONS: Haroutunyan claimed that he sustained deep tissue injuries after being placed on BiPAP therapy at Hollywood Presbyterian Medical Center. Haroutunyan contended that the respiratory therapists failed to properly monitor the BiPAP mask, and, as a result, Haroutunyan sustained a deep tissue injury on his nose. Haroutunyan further argued that hospital staff did not reposition him in a timely manner and failed to keep him clean. Haroutunyan claimed he sustained injuries on his back as a result.
DEFENDANT'S CONTENTIONS: Defendant argued that it took appropriate measures to prevent Haroutunyan's injuries and offered Haroutunyan the best care.
Settlement Discussions
Plaintiff made a demand for $750,000. Defendant made an offer of $250,000.
Damages
Haroutunyan sought general and punitive damages.
Injuries
Haroutunyan suffered from pressure sores on his nose and back.
Result
The jury found for the defense.
Other Information
The jury consisted of 11 male and one female.
Deliberation
1 hour
Poll
12-0
Length
19 days
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