Connie Aguirre v. Eric A. Lewis, M.D.
Published: Aug. 10, 1996 | Result Date: Apr. 26, 1996 | Filing Date: Jan. 1, 1900 |Case number: SC027867 – $0
Judge
Court
L.A. Municipal Beverly Hills JD
Attorneys
Plaintiff
Michael P. Rubin
(Michael P. Rubin & Associates Inc.)
Defendant
Experts
Defendant
James Fulton Jr.
(medical)
Facts
On Dec. 28, 1992, the plaintiff, Connie Aguirre, a 42-year-old Hughes Aircraft inspector, presented to the defendant, Eric Lewis, M.D., for cosmetic surgery. The plaintiff sought to remove facial scars and wrinkles. After the surgery, the plaintiff developed herpes simplex lesions on her face, resulting in scarring. The plaintiff brought this action against the defendant based on medical negligence theories of recovery.
Settlement Discussions
The plaintiff's settlement demands, if any, were not disclosed. The defendant made no settlement offers.
Specials in Evidence
$__________ $_________ $__________ $_________
Injuries
The plaintiff alleged that she contracted herpes simplex which resulted in facial scarring as a result of the defendant's negligence.
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 or court) resulting in _______________________.
Deliberation
not disclosed
Poll
10-2
Length
8 days
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