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Torts
Unfair Competition
Confidentiality of Medical Information Act

R.O., a Minor and Through Cara O., Parent and Guardian ad Litem, individually and on behalf of all others similarly situated v. Rady Children's Hospital - San Diego, and Does 1-50 inclusive

Published: Jun. 24, 2022 | Result Date: May 6, 2022 | Filing Date: Feb. 27, 2020 |

Case number: 37-2020-00011841-CU-BT-CTL Settlement –  $873,519

Judge

Katherine A. Bacal

Court

San Diego County Superior Court


Attorneys

Plaintiff

Alreen Haeggquist
(Haeggquist & Eck LLP)

Seyed A. Kazerounian
(Kazerouni Law Group APC)

Mona Amini
(Kazerouni Law Group APC)

Patrick N. Keegan
(Keegan & Baker LLP)


Defendant

Jon P. Kardassakis
(Lewis, Brisbois, Bisgaard & Smith LLP)


Facts

Child patients received radiology or radiology-related treatment or services from one of the defendant hospital, satellite or urgent care locations on or before January 3, 2020.

Contentions

PLAINTIFFS' CONTENTIONS: Plaintiffs, on behalf of themselves and others similarly situated, contended that defendant violated the California's Unfair Competition Law, conducted negligence, and violated of confidentiality of Medical Information Act.

DEFENDANT'S CONTENTIONS: Defendant denied all allegations.

Result

The parties settled for $873,519.80.

Other Information

Consolidated with: Jose Orozco, a Minor, By and Through Guardian ad Litem, Joanna Vega, individually and on behalf of all others similarly situated v. Rady Children's Hospital - San Diego, and Does 1 through 100, inclusive; San Diego Superior Court; Case No.: 37-2020-00023102-CU-NP-CTL; Filed July 1, 2020.


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