Cynthia and Luis Orozco v. Sharp Memorial Hospital
Published: Jul. 30, 1994 | Result Date: Jun. 2, 1994 | Filing Date: Jan. 1, 1900 |Case number: 665602 – $8,500
Judge
Court
San Diego Superior
Attorneys
Plaintiff
Elliott N. Kanter
(Law Office of Elliott N. Kanter)
Defendant
Experts
Plaintiff
Doris Mellman
(medical)
Defendant
David L. Braff
(medical)
Facts
This lawsuit arose from the release of the wrong 7-month fetal remains to the morgue, on November 3, 1992. As a result, the wrong fetus was cremated and interred. Approximately 2 weeks later, the mistake was discovered by Defendant Sharp Memorial Hospital, who arranged a meeting with Plaintiffs and their minister for the purpose of informing them. Plaintiffs Cynthia and Luis Orozco were provided with the correct remains, and those remains were cremated. Defendant Sharp offered to and did cover all costs due to the mistake prior to any litigation. Defendant further offered counseling.
Settlement Discussions
Defendant contends it offered $13,500 and Plaintiffs demanded $25,000.
Injuries
Emotional distress.
Deliberation
.5 day
Poll
12-0
Length
3 days
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