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Personal Injury (Non-Vehicular)
Professional Negligence
Medical Malpractice

Brenda Cleveland v. Paradise Valley Hospital, Delano Walters

Published: Jun. 28, 2001 | Result Date: Jan. 11, 2001 | Filing Date: Jan. 1, 1900 |

Case number: 730640 Verdict –  $0

Judge

William C. Pate

Court

San Diego Superior


Attorneys

Plaintiff

Nancy Sussman


Defendant

Marianne Barth

James R. Parrett
(Susson Parrett & Odell)


Experts

Plaintiff

Arthur Shore
(technical)

Mary Lane
(medical)

Kris Bjornson
(medical)

Defendant

Jonathan A. Schleimer M.D.
(medical)

Jay Christensen
(technical)

John R. Ahlering
(medical)

Laurence S. Reisner
(medical)

Facts

The plaintiff was admitted to Paradise Valley Hospital and was undergoing a cesarean section. After delivery and
while the obstetrician was closing, airway management problems developed. Code was called and efforts were
made to intubate the patient.

Injuries

The plaintiff claimed brain damage.

Result

The jury found negligence against the hospital but no causation.

Other Information

Post-trial motions to set aside and vacate judgment and for new trial were denied.

Deliberation

2.5 days

Length

11 days


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