Mary Sprouse v. Theodore Staahl, M.D.
Published: Nov. 21, 1998 | Result Date: Jul. 7, 1998 | Filing Date: Jan. 1, 1900 |Case number: 87056 Verdict – $0
Judge
Court
Stanislaus Superior
Attorneys
Plaintiff
Defendant
Experts
Plaintiff
Brian Sofonio
(medical)
Defendant
Robert Apfelberg
(medical)
Facts
On July 17, 1995, plaintiff Mary Sprouse, a 65-year-old unemployed woman, presented to defendant doctor Theodore Staahl, a facial plastic surgeon, on the recommendation of her daughter, the defendant's employee. The plaintiff sought laser resurfacing to remove wrinkles around her mouth. She experienced an adverse reaction to the surgery, resulting in hypertrophic scarring. The plaintiff brought this action against the defendant based on a medical negligence theory of recovery.
Settlement Discussions
The plaintiff made a settlement demand for $150,000. The defendant made an offer of $20,000.
Injuries
The plaintiff suffered hypertrophic scarring around her mouth that she claimed could be improved with a surgical procedure, but could never be completely eradicated.
Other Information
The verdict was reached approximately ____ years and _____ months after the case was filed. A settlement conference/ arbitration /mediation was held on ____/____/19____ before ____________ (name) of __________ (affiliation) resulting in ________________ .
Deliberation
approximately one hour
Length
five days
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