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Settlement – $9,900Judge
Court
Ventura Superior
Attorneys
Plaintiff
Defendant
Steven M. Maslauski
(Prindle, Goetz, Barnes & Reinholtz LLP)
Experts
Plaintiff
Page Hudson
(medical)
Defendant
Jeffrey A. Cohen
(Law Office of Jeffrey A Cohen)
(medical)
Facts
In October 1996, the plaintiff first commenced orthodontia treatment with defendant orthodontist. During the
defendantÆs treatment, the plaintiff suffered from significant decay and decalcification in his top front teeth. In
February 2000, the plaintiffÆs mother, took him to another dentist and began to undergo dental care for the
severely decayed teeth, which included a root canal treatment.
The plaintiff contended that the defendant fell below the standard of care.
The defendant contended that he satisfied the standard of care.
Settlement Discussions
The plaintiff demanded $35,000 at the mandatory settlement conference. Ten days prior to the first trial date, the plaintiff submitted a C.C.P. Section 998 demand of $10,000. Ultimately, the parties settled for $9,900.
Injuries
The plaintiff suffered decayed and decalcified teeth, a need for root canal treatment, a lengthened treatment period for orthodontia and pain and suffering.
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