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    • Rachel Greathouse v. Regents of the University of California

    Sep. 14, 2004
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    Personal Injury
    Medical Malpractice
    Negligent Post Operative Care

    Rachel Greathouse v. Regents of the University of California

    Published: Sep. 14, 2004 | Result Date: Sep. 18, 2003 | Filing Date: Jan. 1, 1900 |
    Case number: GIC789290 Verdict –  $0

    Judge

    S. Charles Wickersham

    Court

    San Diego Superior


    Attorneys

    Plaintiff

    Brendan K. Ozanne

    Brian Dawson


    Defendant

    Robert A. Cosgrove
    (Robert A. Cosgrove & Associates)

    D. Scott Barber
    (Wilson Getty LLP)


    Experts

    Plaintiff

    Douglas R. Anderson
    (technical)

    Michael J. Blumenkrantz
    (medical)

    David J. Lang
    (medical)

    Defendant

    Ted W. Gay
    (medical)

    Jerome C. Stenehjem M.D.
    (medical)

    Frank G. Moody
    (medical)

    Nancy R. Kollisch
    (medical)

    Facts

    Carolyn Greathouse, 37, was a bookkeeper. Greathouse was 240 pounds over her ideal body weight. She underwent Roux-en-Y gastric bypass surgery at UCSD Medical Center. Gerard Arcilla, a physiatrist, later treated Greathouse at a rehabilitation facility. Six months after she was discharged from that facility, Greathouse died.

    Settlement Discussions

    According to the Regents, it offered to waive costs (C.C.P. Section 998). Rachel demanded $250,000.

    Damages

    The Regents reported that Rachel sought damages of $221,000 for loss of support.

    Injuries

    According to the Regents, death of Carolyn Greathouse.

    Deliberation

    one day

    Poll

    12-0 (for Regents), 11-1 (for Arcilla)

    Length

    10 days


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