Michael Shirazi v. County of Los Angeles, et al.
Published: Jan. 31, 2020 | Result Date: Nov. 4, 2019 | Filing Date: Nov. 29, 2016 |Case number: BC642090 Settlement – $500,000
Judge
Court
Los Angeles County Superior Court
Attorneys
Plaintiff
Bruce M. Bunch
(Law Offices of Bruce M. Bunch)
Defendant
Narbeh Bagdasarian
(Office of the Los Angeles County Counsel)
Facts
On November 21, 2014, Michael Shirazi sought treatment at Los Angeles County Medical Center for a mass in his neck, which was later determined to be cancerous. Several months later, Shirazi underwent chemotherapy. He remains in remission.
Contentions
PLAINTIFF'S CONTENTIONS: Plaintiff contended that defendant negligently delayed diagnosis for several months, resulting in a more complicated chemotherapy regimen. Plaintiff contended that he suffered physical side effects, depression and severe anxiety.
DEFENDANT'S CONTENTIONS: Defendant contended that it did not negligently diagnose plaintiff.
Result
The parties agreed to a $500,000 settlement.
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