Eric Klass v. Joseph J. Gindi
Published: Jun. 29, 2002 | Result Date: Apr. 4, 2002 | Filing Date: Jan. 1, 1900 |Case number: SC053244 Verdict – $0
Judge
Court
L.A. Superior Santa Monica
Attorneys
Plaintiff
Defendant
David J. O'Keefe
(Bonne Bridges Mueller O'Keefe & Nichols)
Experts
Plaintiff
Mark Lieberman
(medical)
Defendant
Richard Caprioli
(medical)
Facts
In 1986, the plaintiff became the defendantÆs patient. The defendant is a board certified ophthalmologist. The
plaintiff remained under the defendantÆs care until 1997. During that period, the plaintiffÆs visual acuity in his
right eye went from 20/30 down to 20/200 (legally blind). He also lost vision in his left eye.
The plaintiff consulted with another ophthalmologist, a specialist in glaucoma, and the plaintiffÆs intraocular
pressures fell from the high teens to the single digits.
Settlement Discussions
The plaintiff submitted a demand of $225,000; the defendant made no offer.
Injuries
The plaintiff suffers from bilateral glaucoma and maintains that as a talent agent in Beverly Hills, his eye sight is very important.
Length
three weeks
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