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Personal Injury (Non-Vehicular)
Professional Negligence
Medical Equipment

Mona Kratzert v. Zain Kadri, M.D.

Published: Dec. 24, 1999 | Result Date: Oct. 4, 1999 | Filing Date: Jan. 1, 1900 |

Case number: 798677 –  $0

Judge

James A. Jackman

Court

Orange Superior


Attorneys

Plaintiff

Joseph M. Aliberti


Defendant

Gregory M. Hulbert
(Hulbert & Hulbert)


Experts

Plaintiff

William Canada
(medical)

Defendant

Mark E. Krugman
(medical)

Facts

In August 1997, plaintiff Mona Kratzert, then 62 years old university librarian, went to the medical offices of the defendant Dr. Zain Kadri for purposes of a cosmetic surgery consultation. The plaintiff underwent a lower facelift/necklift three days later in the defendant's office. Post-operatively, although a substantial dispute as to the cause, the plaintiff experienced post-operative complications resulting in a substantial deformity-contracture of her neck. She subsequently underwent reconstructive surgery, which afforded some benefit, however, left her with residual contractures and substantial scarring.

Settlement Discussions

The plaintiff demanded $250,000. The defendant made no offer.

Specials in Evidence

$6,188.40 $10,600

Injuries

Permanent facial scarring, disfigurement and functional limitation.

Deliberation

two hours

Length

five days


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