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    • Ruby Wyatt v. Hospice of Interhealth, et al.

    Apr. 22, 1995
    Verdicts and settlements
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    Personal Injury (Non-Vehicular)
    Medical Malpractice

    Ruby Wyatt v. Hospice of Interhealth, et al.

    Published: Apr. 22, 1995 | Result Date: Apr. 6, 1995 | Filing Date: Jan. 1, 1900 |
    Case number: VC014639 –  $0

    Judge

    John R. Stanton

    Court

    L.A. Superior Norwalk


    Attorneys

    Plaintiff

    John G. Dickman


    Defendant

    Michael A. O'Flaherty


    Experts

    Plaintiff

    Richard E. Hall
    (medical)

    Defendant

    Betty R. Ferrell
    (medical)

    Chris Montagnino
    (medical)

    Facts

    On October 22, 1992, Plaintiffs enrolled their relative in Defendant Hospice of Interhealth home hospice care program. He was terminally ill with cancer and had less than 6 months to live. He died on October 25, 1992.

    Settlement Discussions

    Defendants contend they made no offers and Plaintiffs demanded $5,000,000 reduced to a 998 in the amount of $500,000; prior to trial.

    Damages

    Plaintiffs claimed contract damages, tort damages, emotional distress damages and punitive damages -- in the amount of $5,000,000.

    Deliberation

    1 hour

    Poll

    12-0

    Length

    8 days


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