Daniel Conn, Michelle McGee Conn v. F. Monte Purcelli
Published: May 3, 2001 | Result Date: Mar. 15, 2001 | Filing Date: Jan. 1, 1900 |Case number: SC059122 Verdict – $0
Judge
Court
L.A. Superior Santa Monica
Attorneys
Plaintiff
Defendant
Yuk K. Law
(Law & Brandmeyer LLP)
Experts
Plaintiff
Abraham Tzadik
(medical)
Defendant
Dennis R. Maceri
(medical)
Facts
The plaintiff, 45, had abnormal bony growths in his left ear canal from years of exposure to cold ocean water.
The condition is known as exostosis, or surferÆs ear. The exostosis caused drainage problems, infections and
hearing loss. The defendant operated to remove the abnormal bony growths on Sept. 11, 1998.
Specials in Evidence
$50,000 $25,000 $10,500
Damages
$350,000 for Daniel Conn. $125,000 for Michelle Conn for loss of consortium.
Injuries
The plaintiff suffered hearing loss, ringing in ear, insomnia, infections and future surgery.
Other Information
The defendant will seek costs and disbursements.
Deliberation
2.5 hours
Poll
11-1 (no negligence)
Length
seven days
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