Artin Petrossian v. Shahab Ravery, D.C., et al.
Published: Jan. 20, 1996 | Result Date: Dec. 18, 1995 | Filing Date: Jan. 1, 1900 |Case number: LC028826 – $15,000
Judge
Court
L.A. Superior Van Nuys
Attorneys
Plaintiff
Defendant
Mark A. Weinstein
(Veatch Carlson LLP)
Experts
Plaintiff
Isaac Schmidt
(medical)
Yarone Schnitman
(medical)
Defendant
Chadwick E. Smith
(medical)
Gary Jacob
(medical)
Facts
On August 2, 1993, pursuant to the suggestion of a friend, the plaintiff, an 18-year-old student, went to the defendant, Dr. Shahab Ravery, a chiropractor, for back pain. Dr. Ravery performed manipulations to the plaintiff's back. The plaintiff asserted that as a result of the manipulations, he sustained an aggravation of a pre-existing lower back condition. The plaintiff contended that Dr. Ravery's treatment fell below the standard of care for chiropractors and, as such, Dr. Ravery was medically negligent. The defendant, Dr. Ravery, denied that his treatment fell below the standard of care and countered that the plaintiff's complained back pain was a pre-existing condition.
Settlement Discussions
The plaintiff demanded $125,000 before trial, which demand was reduced to $75,000 during trial. The defendant offered $40,000.
Specials in Evidence
$25,000 $15,000 (per year for care) and $35,000 (for future surgery) and $3,500 (per year for 53 years)
Damages
Per the defendant, the plaintiff asked the jury for $1,200,000 (plus). The defendant asked the jury for a defense verdict. Per the plaintiff, the plaintiff asked the jury for their discretion in awarding damages.
Injuries
Exacerbation of pre-spondylolysis back pain requiring physical therapy.
Other Information
The verdict was reached approximately one year and two weeks after the case was filed.
Deliberation
1 + day
Poll
9-3
Length
9 days
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