Brandon Rodriguez v. Clarence Jong Young, M.D., et al.
Published: May 27, 1995 | Result Date: May 9, 1995 | Filing Date: Jan. 1, 1900 |Case number: VCV002830 – $2,920,000
Judge
Court
San Bernardino Superior
Attorneys
Plaintiff
Nathaniel J. Friedman
(Law Office of Nathaniel J. Friedman)
Defendant
Jeffrey G. Keane
(Kramer, deBoer & Keane)
Deborah O. deBoer
(Kramer, deBoer & Keane)
Experts
Plaintiff
Arnold Medearis
(medical)
William D. Goldie
(medical)
Defendant
Michael P. Nageotte M.D.
(medical)
Jeanne C. Heyerick
(technical)
Merle S. Robboy
(medical)
Facts
On August 28, 1988, Plaintiff's mother, at 33 weeks gestation and following an automobile accident, was taken to Saint Mary Desert Valley Hospital emergency room. Her private OB/GYN, Defendant Dr. Young, age 72 years, was called. The patient was assessed by the ER doctor. Defendant arrived at the hospital later that day and admitted the patient to labor and delivery. Approximately 2.5 hours later, the patient was transferred to Loma Linda University Medical Center. No cesarean section was performed prior to the transfer; the Plaintiff was born with severe brain damage and spastic quadriplegia.
Settlement Discussions
Plaintiff contends he demanded $1,000,000 policy limit and Defendants made no offers.
Specials in Evidence
$27,000 (Medi-Cal lien) $800,000 $3,000,000
Injuries
Severe brain damage and spastic quadriplegia requiring one brief hospitalization for pneumonia; no surgeries are contemplated.
Other Information
This case was filed on January 13, 1994; one year and nearly four months prior to this result.
Deliberation
10 hours
Poll
9-3 liability, 12-0 damages
Length
9.5 days
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