Personal Injury
Medical Malpractice
Negligent Treatment
Eugene Garcia, Wauneta Garcia v. United States of America
Published: May 2, 2009 | Result Date: Aug. 15, 2008 | Filing Date: Jan. 1, 1900 |Case number: 07-1312 Settlement – $135,000
Court
USDC Central
Attorneys
Plaintiff
Defendant
Keith M. Staub
(Office of the U.S. Attorney)
Thomas P. O'Brien
(Paul Hastings LLP)
Facts
Eugene and Wauneta Garcia filed suit against the United States alleging that medical staff for the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs was negligent in treating Mr. Garcia's shoulder. Defendant contended that the staff adhered to the proper standard of care.
Result
The parties settled for $135,000, which was approved Aug. 15, 2008.
Other Information
FILING DATE: Oct. 10, 2007.
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