Maria E. Soberanis; Rocio Caraveo Soberanis; Adriana Caraveo Soberanis; Manuel David Caraveo, Jr. v. Ara Tavitian, M.D.
Published: Nov. 28, 1998 | Result Date: Sep. 25, 1998 | Filing Date: Jan. 1, 1900 |Case number: EC018865 – $0
Judge
Court
L.A. Superior Burbank
Attorneys
Plaintiff
Defendant
Experts
Plaintiff
Rudolph Bedford
(medical)
Peter Formuzis Ph.D.
(technical)
Defendant
Bennett E. Roth
(medical)
Michael I. Katz
(Maschoff Brennan)
(medical)
Facts
Plaintiff Manuel Caraveo, a 54-year-old owner of a home cleaning business, presented to the hospital with complaints of abdominal discomfort and, following conservative therapy, was scheduled for an Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangio Pancreatography (ERCP) procedure. During the procedure, performed by Dr. Ara Tavitian, there was evidence of extravasation of dye into the submucosal space at the opening of the pancreatic duct. The extravasation continued for two frames and then the procedure was terminated. Later that evening, following discharge, the patient developed severe abdominal pain. Upon readmission, it was discovered the patient developed severe necrotizing pancreatitis. Over the next three weeks, the complications of autodigestion included a variety of coagulation disorders and ultimately a massive brain hemorrhage that led to the patient's death. The plaintiffs brought this action against the defendant based on a medical negligence theory of recovery.
Settlement Discussions
The plaintiffs made a C.C.P. º998 settlement demand for $___________. The defendant made a C.C.P. º998 offer of compromise for $_______________ .
Specials in Evidence
$200,000 (present cash value)
Damages
The plaintiffs claimed $9,000 in damages for funeral and out-of-pocket expenses.
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
1.5 hours
Poll
12-0
Length
six days
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