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Torts
Professional Negligence
Veterinary Malpractice

March v. Humphrey and Giacopuzzi

Published: Oct. 2, 1999 | Result Date: Jul. 16, 1999 | Filing Date: Jan. 1, 1900 |

Case number: CIV182339 Verdict –  $5,873

Judge

Mark J. Litwak

Court

Ventura Superior


Attorneys

Plaintiff

Paul D. Beechen


Defendant

Steve R. Schwartz


Experts

Plaintiff

Robert Bradley
(technical)

Gregory W. Poulos
(technical)

Calvin Kobluk
(technical)

Defendant

Bradley Jackman
(technical)

Kent Sullivan
(technical)

Mark D. Erickson
(Haynes & Boone LLP) (technical)

Facts

On July 15, 1997, the plaintiff sent her show horse to defendant's equine hospital for treatment of colic. The horse developed a foot condition called laminitis and ultimately euthanized.

Settlement Discussions

The plaintiff demanded $75,000. The defendants made no offer.

Damages

Death of a show horse.

Deliberation

six hours

Poll

10-2

Length

eight days


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