Angelique Jessamy, a minor, by and through her Guardian ad Litem, Roderick Jessamy, and Trisa Jessamy, individually v. United States of America
Published: Aug. 18, 2012 | Result Date: May 3, 2012 | Filing Date: Jan. 1, 1900 |Case number: 3:2010-cv-02434 Settlement – $600,000
Court
USDC Southern District of California
Attorneys
Plaintiff
Scott S. Harris
(Law Office of Scott S. Harris APLC)
Defendant
Steven J. Poliakoff
(Office of the U.S. Attorney)
Facts
A.J. a minor by and though her guardians ad litem, Roderick Jessamy and Trisa Jessamy, filed suit against the government, alleging medical malpractice based on the negligent performance of a tracheotomy that allegedly caused a burn.
Contentions
PLAINTIFF'S CONTENTIONS:
Plaintiff alleged that the government was liable under the Federal Tort Claims Act because A.J. received a tracheotomy surgery at Naval Medical Center San Diego, which resulted in a burn to her airway, respiratory distress syndrome, permanent lung damage, major reconstruction surgery, and vocal chord damages. Plaintiff claimed that Defendant's employees deviated from the standard of proper medical care, and performed negligently.
Damages
Plaintiff sought $250,000 in general damages.
Result
The parties settled for $600,000.
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