(Please note: the names and locations of all parties have been changed to protect the confidentiality of the proceedings.) Plaintiff, KERRIE RICH, hereby submits the following Mediation Brief: I. BACKGROUND At the time of the dog attack, attorney Kerrie Rich was 45-years-old. She was in good health, and was an…
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Carmichael Hospital Patient Files Medical Malpractice Claim, Part 5 of 5.
(Please note: the names and locations of all parties have been changed to protect the confidentiality of the proceedings.) G. Home Remodel or Replacement Costs One important item which Dr. Barchuk recommended, but Ms. Albee was unable to price, was the cost of either updating the Bates’ home to accommodate…
Patient Suffers Paralysis At Citrus Heights Hospital, Part 4 of 5
(Please note: the names and locations of all parties have been changed to protect the confidentiality of the proceedings.) C. Andy Bates: Loss of Income Andy Bates is married to Susan Bates. He is currently employed as a shift leader at Denny’s Restaurant in Roseville. He works 35-40 hours per…
Sacramento-area Woman Suffers Spinal Cord Injury In Hospital, Part 3 of 5
(Please note: the names and locations of all parties have been changed to protect the confidentiality of the proceedings.) The patient will continue to require urological supplies, skin supplies, as well as bowel supplies which are delineated in the Life Care Plan. The patient continues to require 24/7 attendant care.…
Sacramento Woman Hit By Drunk Driver Suffers Traumatic Brain Injury, Part 1 of 10
(Please note: the names and locations of all parties have been changed to protect the confidentiality of the proceedings.) I. INTRODUCTION On May 1, 2006, at 9:15 p.m., a 22-year-old woman suffered serious brain damage. A car driven by the male defendant ran a red light and struck the vehicle…
Roseville Couple Files Claim For Medical Malpractice , Part 2 of 5
C. Third Cause of Action: Loss of Consortium Andy Bates, husband of Susan Bates, makes a claim for loss of consortium following his wife’s total incapacity. II. DAMAGES A. Alex Barchuk, M.D. In order to assess Ms. Bates’ need for ongoing medical and attendant care under both her First and…
Sacramento Woman Struck By Driver Under Influence Suffers Traumatic Brain Injury, Part 2 of 10
(Please note: the names and locations of all parties have been changed to protect the confidentiality of the proceedings.) The collision was investigated by Officer A. E. Jones of the California Highway Patrol. In his report Jones states the following: “P-1 [Chris] stated he was driving V-1 westbound on Greenback…
Sacramento Waitress Sues Employer For Sexual Harassment, Part 1 of 8
Superior Court of California. Sacramento County Sabrina Williams, Plaintiff, v. HBZT, a California corporation, Dan Black, an individual and Does 1 through 50, inclusive, Defendants. Jury Trial Demanded Complaint for Damages 1. Employment Discrimination-Gender (Violation of Gov’t Code §12940 et seq.) 2. Sexual Harassment (Violation of Gov’t Code §12900 et…
Sacramento-area Hospitals Sued for Malpractice, Part 1 of 5
(Please note: the names and locations of all parties have been changed to protect the confidentiality of the proceedings.) RE: Susan and Andy Bates I. BRIEF SUMMARY OF CLAIMS Ms. Bates’ claims involve two distinct separate injuries occurring at two different times. Her claims are brought under two separate legal…
Sacramento Nightclub Sued For Sexual Harassment, Part 2 of 8.
3. Plaintiff is informed and believes, and based thereon alleges that Defendant DAN BLACK, (hereinafter “BLACK”) is an individual who at all relevant times herein was a resident of the County of Sacramento. Plaintiff is informed and believes that at all relevant times herein BLACK was Defendant HBZT’s Nighthawk’s bar…