Personal Injury
Medical Malpractice
Dental Negligence
Jesus Gonzalez Cendejas v. Javier Torres, D.D.S.
Published: Oct. 27, 2007 | Result Date: May 31, 2007 | Filing Date: Jan. 1, 1900 |Case number: CGC 05-445692 Verdict – $84,729 (includes $4,020 in costs)
Court
San Francisco Superior
Attorneys
Plaintiff
Defendant
Robert P. Hamilton
(ADR Services)
Experts
Plaintiff
Alan Gluskin
(medical)
Defendant
James Bird
(medical)
Facts
Jesus Cendejas, a 28-year-old taxi driver and bartender, brought a dental malpractice action against Javier Torres for overextending filling material from his root canal into his alveolar nerve canal. Torres admitted liability.
Specials in Evidence
$709 dental bill which insurance paid. No wage loss was claimed.
Damages
Plaintiff argued $297,000 for pain and suffering. Defense argued it was $25,000.
Injuries
The plaintiff suffered permanent numbness in his lip, chin and gums.
Result
The plaintiff was awarded $80,709 plus $4,020 in costs, totaling $84,729.
Deliberation
45 minutes
Poll
10-2
Length
four days
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