Alisa Fall, Robert Fall v. Kaiser Foundation Health Plan Inc., Kaiser Foundation Hospitals and Southern California Permanente Medical Group
Published: Jul. 12, 2008 | Result Date: Feb. 1, 2008 | Filing Date: Jan. 1, 1900 |Arbitration – Defense
Court
JAMS
Attorneys
Plaintiff
Defendant
Thomas M. Peabody
(Peabody & Buccini LLP)
Experts
Plaintiff
Randy H. Noble
(medical)
Robert Cole
(medical)
Defendant
William J. Collins
(medical)
Roy L. Herndon
(medical)
Facts
From May 2003 through January 2004, Alisa Fall underwent medical exams for abdominal and epigastric pain at the Kaiser Woodland Hills Clinic. On Jan 1, 2004, Fall was diagnosed with diverticulitis and as a result, underwent several surgeries.
Contentions
PLAINTIFF'S CONTENTIONS:
Fall contends Kaiser was negligent in diagnosing her diverticulitis.
DEFENDANT'S CONTENTIONS:
Kaiser contends that Fall did not show signs and symptoms of diverticulitis.
Damages
Fall alleges $700,000 in damages for past and future earnings, past and future medical expenses plus pain and suffering. Fall's spouse sought compensation for loss of consortium.
Injuries
Half of Fall's colon was removed and she was unable to work during recovery.
Result
The arbitrator ruled in favor of Kaiser.
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