Patricia K. Turner and Randall L. Turner v. N.D. Mittleman, D.D.S.
Published: Nov. 21, 1998 | Result Date: Jun. 24, 1998 | Filing Date: Jan. 1, 1900 |Case number: 709865 Verdict – $97,588
Judge
Court
San Diego Superior
Attorneys
Plaintiff
Defendant
Robert W. Harrison
(Wilson, Elser, Moskowitz, Edelman & Dicker)
Experts
Plaintiff
Frank Pavel
(medical)
Defendant
Lester Machado
(medical)
Facts
In April 19, 1996, plaintiff Patricia K. Turner, a 31-year-old homemaker, underwent the extraction of a wisdom tooth performed by defendant Dr. N.D. Mittleman, a dentist. The plaintiff alleged that she suffered nerve damage when the defendant fractured her jaw during the procedure. The plaintiffs, husband and wife, brought this action against the defendant based on negligence and loss of consortium theories of recovery.
Settlement Discussions
The plaintiff made a C.C.P. º998 settlement demand for $69,999, withdrawn. The defendant made an offer of $75,000, before day of trial.
Specials in Evidence
$7,588
Injuries
The plaintiff suffered a jaw fracture requiring the placement of metal plates. She claimed residual permanent nerve damage.
Other Information
The case later settled for a confidential amount.
Deliberation
four hours
Poll
10-2
Length
six days
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