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Medical
Malpractice
Negligent Surgery

Samuel Samrech v. Saint Agnes Medical Center, Kalwant Dhillon, M.D., and Does 1 to 10, inclusive

Published: Aug. 30, 2024 | Result Date: Jun. 26, 2024 | Filing Date: Apr. 26, 2023 |

Case number: 23CECG01594 Summary Judgment –  Defense

Judge

Jon M. Skiles

Court

Fresno County Superior Court


Attorneys

Plaintiff

Pro Per


Defendant

Richard S. Salinas
(Salinas Law Group)

Abigail R. Leaf
(Church Law Group Inc.)


Facts

In this medical malpractice case, plaintiff alleged that defendants, Saint Agnes Medical Center and Kalwant Dhillon, M.D. were negligent in their care and treatment of plaintiff's hernia repair surgery in 2022. Plaintiff alleged that defendants failed to properly treat him and that, as a result of their negligence, his left testicle sustained injuries requiring its surgical removal. Dr. Dhillon moved for summary judgment.

Result

Dr. Dhillon submitted a declaration by expert Jonathan Carter, M.D., a physician who treated and cared for many patients like plaintiff with left inguinal hernias. Based on his knowledge, education, training, and professional experience, Dr. Carter concluded that Dr. Dhillon complied with the applicable standard of care. Plaintiff filed no opposition to the motion. Accordingly, the court granted summary judgment in defendant's favor. Summary judgment was later granted to defendant Saint Agnes Medical Center.


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