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Personal Injury
Medical Malpractice
Negligent Care

Trang Kim Phan v. Kien Van Nguyen

Published: May 2, 1998 | Result Date: Mar. 11, 1998 | Filing Date: Jan. 1, 1900 |

Case number: 773412 Verdict –  $0

Judge

Eleanor M. Palk

Court

Orange Superior


Attorneys

Plaintiff

Andre Lam


Defendant

Phu Do Nguyen


Experts

Plaintiff

Randy Martin
(medical)

Defendant

Quan N. Nguyen
(medical)

Facts

On June 14, 1996, plaintiff Trang Kim Phan, a 26-year-old assembly worker, presented to defendant Kien Van Nguyen for acupunture treatment and herbal medication. The plaintiff contended that the defendant applied unknown herbal medications over the plaintiff needle punctures, failed to keep careful medical records, and failed to properly refer the plaintiff to other medical professional in a timely manner. The defendant contended that he was not negligent, and that the plaintiff's injuries were caused by an allergic reaction which the defendant could not have prevented. The plaintiff brought this action against the defendant based on a medical negligence theory of recovery.

Settlement Discussions

The plaintiff made no settlement demand. The defendant made a C.C.P. º998 offer of compromise for $2,001.

Specials in Evidence

$8,570

Injuries

The plaintiff alleged infection and allergy to her right wrist; and swelling of right chest.

Other Information

The verdict was reached approximately one year and three months after the case was filed.

Deliberation

one hour

Poll

12-0

Length

two days


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