Bruno Brazauski v. Harold D. Copans, M.D., and Christopher Elia, M.D.
Published: Jul. 27, 1996 | Result Date: Feb. 21, 1996 | Filing Date: Jan. 1, 1900 |Case number: 681518 – $0
Judge
Court
San Diego Superior
Attorneys
Plaintiff
Defendant
Michael I. Neil
(Neil, Dymott, Frank, McCabe & Hudson)
Experts
Plaintiff
Lawrence P. Temkin
(medical)
Defendant
Walter P. Dembitsky
(medical)
Facts
The decedent, a 70-year-old retired man, had a history of pulmonary and heart problems and had suffered heart valve damage as a result of rheumatic fever. She was a life-long smoker and a chronic drinker. By 1990, the decedent's condition had deteriorated to such an extent that she was hospitalized for pulmonary problems. Her treating doctor, defendant Dr. Harold D.Copans, determined that she needed a mitral valve replacement and possible bypass surgery. Defendant Dr. Christopher Elia, a cardiac surgeon, examined the decedent and determined that she was a candidate for mitral valve replacement. An angiogram confirmed the need for the valve replacement and bypass surgery, which was performed the following day on March 3, 1993. The surgery went well, but on March 7, 1993, the decedent died of a bilateral pneumothorax. The plaintiff, the decedent's husband, brought this action against the defendants, Drs. Copans and Elia, based on medical negligence and malpractice theories of recovery.
Settlement Discussions
No settlement demands or offers were exchanged.
Injuries
Loss of a wife.
Other Information
The verdict was reached approximately _____ years and _______ months after the case was filed.
Length
4 days
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