Jane Doe v. Ted Hutchison and Neer, McClellan & Hutchison Dental Corporation
Published: Oct. 8, 1994 | Result Date: Aug. 11, 1994 | Filing Date: Jan. 1, 1900 |Case number: 107636 – $825,000
Judge
Court
Ventura Superior
Attorneys
Plaintiff
Defendant
Experts
Plaintiff
Judy Alexandre
(medical)
Carol Wadsworth
(medical)
Defendant
John A. Nightengale
(medical)
Facts
On March 16, 1989, Plaintiff, a 33-year-old dental assistant for Defendants Ted Hutchison and Neer, McClellan & Hutchison Dental Corporation, was allegedly sexually molested while receiving dental care from Defendants.
Settlement Discussions
Plaintiff contends that they demanded $500,000 and Defendants offered $100,000 raised to $200,000 after the second week of trial.
Specials in Evidence
$6,945 $3,750 not disclosed not disclosed
Injuries
Post traumatic stress disorder with recurrent memories, paranoia, sleeplessness, headaches, irritability, and abdominal pain requiring counseling.
Other Information
The jury was instructed that the Defendant dentist was not acting within the scope of his employment for the Defendant corporation at the time of any intentional assault; no Respondeat Superior issues.
Deliberation
5 hours
Poll
12-0
Length
14 days
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