Cecilia and Anthony Spalla v. Douglas Betelson, M.D.
Published: Apr. 15, 1995 | Result Date: Mar. 23, 1995 | Filing Date: Jan. 1, 1900 |Case number: GC009168 – $0
Judge
Court
L.A. Superior Pasadena
Attorneys
Plaintiff
Defendant
Michael D. Gonzalez
(Law Offices of Michael D. Gonzalez)
Experts
Plaintiff
Peter Forbes
(medical)
Defendant
Stephen Rabin M.D.
(medical)
Facts
On September 2, 1992, Plaintiff Cecilia Spalla delivered a son and developed a rectovaginal fistula. Defendant Douglas Betelson, M.D., OB/GYN, recommended that Plaintiff wait 12 weeks post delivery to undergo surgical repair. Plaintiff requested and received an earlier surgical repair that broke down, 4 days post-repair. After 2 more surgeries and a colostomy, Plaintiff is unable to have intercourse or control her bowels due to an alleged sphincter injury. At the time of the injury, Plaintiff was a 32-year-old packager.
Settlement Discussions
Defendant contends he offered $75,000 and Plaintiff made a 998 demand in the amount of $300,000.
Specials in Evidence
collateralized $8,000 none collateralized
Deliberation
4.5 hours
Poll
9-3
Length
5 days
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