Glodean Gates v. The Regents of the University of California; Harlan Amstutz, M.D.
Published: Jun. 13, 1998 | Result Date: May 21, 1998 | Filing Date: Jan. 1, 1900 |Case number: SC035830 Verdict – $0
Judge
Court
L.A. Superior Santa Monica
Attorneys
Plaintiff
James G. O'Callahan
(Girardi & Keese)
Defendant
John P. Nahra
(Baker Keener & Nahra LLP)
Facts
On Oct. 23, 1990, plaintiff Glodean Gates, a 55-year-old woman, underwent a hip replacement by defendant Dr. Harlan Amstutz at UCLA Medical Center. Amstutz used a relatively new surface replacement as opposed to the traditional stem type replacement. The device failed in less than four years, requiring a revision surgery to a stem device. The plaintiff brought this action against the defendants based on lack of informed consent theory of recovery.
Settlement Discussions
No demand, no offer.
Other Information
The verdict was reached approximately three years after the case was filed.
Deliberation
1½ days
Poll
9-3
Length
two days
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