Lillian Williams v. Stephen Roesler
Published: Jul. 16, 2005 | Result Date: May 6, 2005 | Filing Date: Jan. 1, 1900 |Case number: CVCS021353 Verdict – $0
Judge
Court
Sutter Superior
Attorneys
Plaintiff
Defendant
Robert H. Zimmerman
(Schuering, Zimmerman & Doyle LLP)
Experts
Plaintiff
John Toton
(medical)
Defendant
Michael Chapman
(medical)
Facts
In April 2002, Lillian Williams, an 87-year-old food displayer, fell and fractured the proximal femur in her left leg. Stephen Roesler is the orthopedic surgeon who treated Williams' fracture by inserting a femur plate. In August 2002, the plate broke and another was inserted. In December 2002, the second plate broke because of a non-union. A different physician implanted an intramedullary rod device into Williams' leg and also performed grafting to assist in healing the fracture. Williams sued Roesler, alleging medical malpractice.
Settlement Discussions
The plaintiff demanded $150,000 reduced to $29,999 (C.C.P. Section 998). The defense made no offer.
Damages
General damages for pain and suffering.
Injuries
The plaintiff claimed that she required another surgery and recovery period after the second plate broke.
Result
Defense
Deliberation
45 minutes
Poll
10-2
Length
four days
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