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Personal Injury
Medical Malpractice
Dental Negligence

Eva Bijan v. Ian Aires

Published: Apr. 6, 2004 | Result Date: Oct. 17, 2002 | Filing Date: Jan. 1, 1900 |

Case number: GIC771509 Verdict –  $0

Judge

John S. Meyer

Court

San Diego Superior


Attorneys

Plaintiff

Frank J. Lozoya IV
(Lozoya & Lozoya)

Michael D. Valentine


Defendant

Robert W. Harrison
(Wilson, Elser, Moskowitz, Edelman & Dicker)


Experts

Plaintiff

David Eggleston
(medical)

Defendant

Craig Pearson
(medical)

Facts

The plaintiff, Eva Bijan, was being treated by defendant, Ian Aires, D.D.S., for placement of implants and a fixed bridge. The plaintiff repeatedly complained that her bite was off and needed adjustment. She also claimed that four of her six implants failed. The plaintiff alleged that the defendant breached the standard of care in creating a prosthesis that was doomed to fail from the beginning and that caused the failure of four implants. The defendant denied all of the plaintiff's allegations and contended that his treatment was at all times within the standard of care in the community.

Injuries

Plaintiff sustained four failed dental implants.

Other Information

The plaintiff's motions for new trial and judgment notwithstanding the verdict, in which she claimed juror misconduct and insufficient evidence, were denied.

Deliberation

two days

Poll

10-2

Length

six days


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