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Personal Injury
Medical Malpractice
Chiropractor Negligence

Nicholas Dannemiller v. David Tannenbaum

Published: Dec. 17, 2002 | Result Date: Sep. 30, 2002 | Filing Date: Jan. 1, 1900 |

Case number: SC067691 Verdict –  $0

Judge

Joe W. Hilberman

Court

L.A. Superior Santa Monica


Attorneys

Plaintiff

R.J. J. Molligan


Defendant

John P. Nahra
(Baker Keener & Nahra LLP)


Experts

Plaintiff

Steven Thomas
(medical)

Kevin McNamee
(medical)

Harley Liker
(medical)

Defendant

Gary Jacob
(medical)

Thomas J. Grogan M.D.
(medical)

Facts

The plaintiff, a 38-year-old male, was a patient of the defendant chiropractor during 2000. He
asserted that treatment he received on June 26, 2000 resulted in an injury to his lower rib area
which then formed the subject-matter of the subject suit.

Settlement Discussions

The plaintiff was a CFO of a number of businesses, but did not submit a claim for lost earnings. The plaintiff submitted a C.C.P. Section 998 demand of $137,000. No offer was made.

Specials in Evidence

please provide

Damages

The plaintiffÆs attorney asked for $300,000 to $400,000 in general damages, along with medical specials, at trial.

Deliberation

one hour

Poll

12-0

Length

seven days


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