Effective California Mediator
Case Results: Professional Negligence
BAD FAITH/WRONGFUL DENIAL OF COVERAGE claim by
BAD FAITH/WRONGFUL DENIAL OF COVERAGE claim by Plaintiff/owner of multiple properties and policies, who alleged that carrier wrongfully denied her first party claim and wrongfully denied coverage for third party claims.
BAD FAITH HANDLIING OF CLAIM. Insurer brought
BAD FAITH HANDLIING OF CLAIM. Insurer brought action to rescind contract and recover amounts paid to insured after a theft at insured’s warehouse. RESCISSION action was based on a claim of misrepresentation by insured in application for insurance. Insured brought separate action for bad faith and breach of contract, claiming that amount paid on loss was insufficient, and that insurer’s conduct in processing the claim amounted to BAD FAITH.
Mediated DENTAL MALPRACTICE case relating to alleged
Mediated DENTAL MALPRACTICE case relating to alleged failure to diagnose and properly treat decay and other conditions.
MEDICAL MALPRACTICE action in which plaintiff sought
MEDICAL MALPRACTICE action in which plaintiff sought damages from her provider for a FACIAL BURN caused by a laser treatment administered by nurse practitioner. Plaintiff’s damages included claims for emotional distress, anxiety and depression over the appearance of a facial scar.
Settled MEDICAL MALPRACTICE case against surgeon and
Settled MEDICAL MALPRACTICE case against surgeon and physician’s assistant after complications following surgery to repair ANKLE FRACTURE. Plaintiff claimed doctor’s conduct fell below standard of care in performing surgery and in conducting follow up care, resulting in need for second surgery and a longer recovery time.
Settled MEDICAL MALPRACTICE case for brain injuries
Settled MEDICAL MALPRACTICE case for brain injuries sustained by newborn resulting from allegations of failure to diagnose a particular condition at birth.
Settled MEDICAL MALPRACTICE pre litigation claim for
Settled MEDICAL MALPRACTICE pre litigation claim for alleged brain damage and emotional distress to child and mother resulting from allegedly incorrect pharmaceutical prescription.
Settled MEDICAL MALPRACTICE/WRONGFUL DEATH case brought by
Settled MEDICAL MALPRACTICE/WRONGFUL DEATH case brought by parents against doctor for alleged negligence in OVER PRESCRIBING OPIATES to their 28 -year old son, who died of an apparent overdose. Parents claimed that son’s doctor breached standard of care in failing to appropriately monitor the controlled substances he was prescribing. Plaintiff also argued that physician should be held liable for treble damages under statute directed at drug dealer liability.
Patient brought suit against clinic for failure
Patient brought suit against clinic for failure to provide adequate INFORMED CONSENT prior to giving an intramuscular gluteal injection of pain management drug that punctured a gluteal implant which required removal and replacement.
Medical malpractice case against OB/GYN for mistaken
Medical malpractice case against OB/GYN for mistaken entry in operative report that caused severe emotional distress to patient, and resulted in need for a follow up test to counter anxiety.
CONTRACTOR NEGLIGENCE Plaintiffs were injured when a
CONTRACTOR NEGLIGENCE Plaintiffs were injured when a refrigerator tipped over onto them after it had been newly moved to the garage following a kitchen remodel. Defendant contractor claimed product defect against the refrigerator manufacturer. Injuries included ankle fractures, surgery, knee and back issues.
NURSING HOME NEGLIGENCE AND ELDER ABUSE claim
NURSING HOME NEGLIGENCE AND ELDER ABUSE claim by plaintiff who suffered major STROKE while in a Skilled Nursing Facility. Plaintiff claimed that inaction by staff at SNF resulted in delays in treatment of stroke, resulting in poor outcome for patient. Defendant denied both negligence claim and allegation of ELDER ABUSE AND NEGLECT.