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Personal Injury (Non-Vehicular)
Medical Malpractice
Surgical Negligence

Carlos Hernandez v. John N. Strand

Published: Dec. 24, 1993 | Result Date: Sep. 23, 1993 | Filing Date: Jan. 1, 1900 |

Case number: 547409 –  $0

Judge

Ross G. Tharp

Court

Orange Superior


Attorneys

Plaintiff

Christopher F. Denove


Defendant

Charles J. Norek


Experts

Plaintiff

Stephen W. Bolkin
(medical)

Leonard Kovner
(medical)

Andrew Ippolitti
(medical)

Defendant

Jeffrey M. Shapiro
(medical)

Facts

Plaintiff Carlos Hernandez, a 35-year-old dishwasher, sought treatment from Defendant Dr. John N. Strand for various complaints. Defendant performed a sigmoidoscopy on October 8, 1991. During the procedure, a perforated sigmoid occurred.

Settlement Discussions

Defendant contends he offered $50,000 (with an indication of $60,000) and Plaintiff demanded $350,000.

Specials in Evidence

$5,000 $20,000 7 years

Injuries

Perforated sigmoid colon requiring three subsequent surgeries (colostomy, reanastamosis, and incisional herniation repair); intermittent bowel obstructions.

Deliberation

2.5 hours

Poll

11-1

Length

5 days


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