This is the property of the Daily Journal Corporation and fully protected by copyright. It is made available only to Daily Journal subscribers for personal or collaborative purposes and may not be distributed, reproduced, modified, stored or transferred without written permission. Please click "Reprint" to order presentation-ready copies to distribute to clients or use in commercial marketing materials or for permission to post on a website. and copyright (showing year of publication) at the bottom.

Medical
Malpractice
Wrongful Death

Peprone Adzhyan, et al. v. County of Los Angeles, et al.

Published: Jul. 10, 2020 | Result Date: May 4, 2020 | Filing Date: Dec. 17, 2018 |

Case number: 18STCV09379 Settlement –  $750,000

Judge

Stephen I. Goorvitch

Court

Los Angeles County Superior Court


Attorneys

Plaintiff

Patricia A. Law
(Law Offices of Patricia A. Law APC)


Defendant

Narbeh Bagdasarian
(Office of the Los Angeles County Counsel)


Facts

Ara Badalyan, a 59-year-old male, was brought to Harbor-UCLA Medical Center with a heart condition and died three days later as a result of his heart disease. Badalyan's surviving family brought a wrongful death action against the County of Los Angeles and some of the Harbor-UCLA Medical Center providers.

Contentions

PLAINTIFF'S CONTENTIONS: Plaintiff contended the care provided to Badalyan at HUMC fell below the standard of care, and as such, contributed to his death.

DEFENDANTS' CONTENTIONS: Defendants denied the allegations.

Result

The parties entered into a settlement agreement for $750,000.


#134976

For reprint rights or to order a copy of your photo:

Email jeremy@reprintpros.com for prices.
Direct dial: 949-702-5390