Confidential
Settlement – $210,000Judge
Court
L.A. Superior Norwalk
Attorneys
Plaintiff
Kenneth M. Sigelman
(Kenneth M. Sigelman & Associates)
Defendant
Experts
Plaintiff
Eugene R. Sollman
(medical)
Defendant
Charles March M.D.
(medical)
Facts
On December 30, 1991, Plaintiff, a 23-year-old unemployed woman underwent a therapeutic abortion by Defendant obstetrician, because of an encephalic fetus. During the procedure, Defendant perforated Plaintiff's uterus and lacerated her sigmoid colon. As a result, Plaintiff was required to undergo a bowel resection and temporary colostomy. The colostomy was taken down and the bowel reattached, 5 weeks later.
Settlement Discussions
Plaintiff contends they made a 998 demand of $150,000 and Defendant made no offers prior to this settlement.
Specials in Evidence
collateralized by insurance $15,000
Injuries
Plaintiff has not become pregnant despite trying for the past eleven months, although no doctor stated that Plaintiff is infertile.
Other Information
This case settled following the verdict (of $197,500 plus prejudgment interest) in exchange for confidentiality of the parties.
Deliberation
2 days
Poll
varied
Length
7 days
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