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Employment Law
Medical Malpractice
Sexual Molestation

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

Kenneth W. Riley

Court

Ventura Superior


Attorneys

Plaintiff

John C. Torjesen


Defendant

Alan R. Templeman

Henry J. Walsh


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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