(Please note: the names and locations of all parties have been changed to protect the confidentiality of the proceedings.) IV. PLAINTIFF’’S ACUTE TRAUMATIC BRAIN INJURY Plainitff was unconscious when fire rescue arrived on scene. She had a Glasgow Coma Scale (GCS) of only 3. Her jaw was clenched. Plainitff remembers…
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Sacramento-area Hospital Answers For Malpractice, Part 1 of 23.
I. BACKGROUND (Please note: the names and locations of all parties have been changed to protect the confidentiality of the proceedings.) WILLIAM SMITH cannot walk, run, stand, or drive. He does not have the use of his legs. He cannot use his left hand or arm. Two years ago, at…
Waitress Claims Harassment By Sacramento Bar Owner, Part 3 of 8.
8. Plaintiff is an excellent bartender and is personable, slim, trim and an attractive size 5/6. During late summer 2008, Plaintiff gained approximately 5 lbs. but nevertheless remained a size 5/6. 9. On October 7, 2008, Plaintiff was told by Steve Handley, General Manager, that she was too fat and…
Bar Owner Sued For Sexual Harassment of Sacramento Woman, Part 4 of 8.
(d) Oftentimes when a large-breasted female would enter the club, Mr. Black would call over another male employee directing him to look at the large-breasted patron saying, “Hey, there ya go; did ya see those?” and similar such comments regarding female patrons’ breasts. (e) There is a swinging door entering…
Sacramento Man Sues For Medical Malpractice, Part 2 of 23.
C. Dr. Y, M.D.: (Please note: the names and locations of all parties have been changed to protect the confidentiality of the proceedings.) Dr. Y. is an internist/general practitioner practicing in Roseville, California. Dr. Y was Mr. Smith’s attending physician from March 23, 2002 until March 25, 2002. He failed…
Woman Hit By Sacramento Drunk Driver Suffers Traumatic Brain Injury, Part 4 of 10
(Please note: the names and locations of all parties have been changed to protect the confidentiality of the proceedings.) After being hospitalized at Mercy San Juan Hospital for 14 days, on May 15, 2006, plaintiff was transferred the U.C.D. Medical Center for further inpatient treatment. Upon transfer from Mercy San…
Sacramento County Student Suffers Traumatic Brain Injury In Automobile Accident, Part 1 of 8
INTRODUCTION Even though he was only in the 9th grade, Plaintiff was the star of his high school soccer team. In the year 2000 he excelled at all athletics and his studies came easily. College was a given as his father was a psychiatrist and his mother a college graduate.…
Sacramento Man Files Claim For Malpractice, Part 3 of 23.
C. Miscellaneous: Mr. Smith is divorced. He has four living children. Twenty years ago, in 1984, he suffered a criminal felony conviction for violation of penal code section 288a(b)2, lewd or lascivious acts involving children. IV. THE WOUND THAT WOULD NOT HEAL A. Dr. X., M.D.: Dr. X’s records state…
Nightclub Subjects Sacramento Employee To Sexual Harassment, Part 5 of 8.
20. On or about October 27, 2008, Plaintiff filed timely charges against Defendants with the California Department of Fair Employment and Housing (“DFEH”). True and correct copies of her charges are referenced herein. Within one year of the filing of this Complaint, the California Department of Fair Employment and Housing…
Sacramento Drunk Driver Hits Woman Who Suffers Traumatic Brain Injury, Part 5 of 10
(Please note: the names and locations of all parties have been changed to protect the confidentiality of the proceedings.) Dr. Allen’s report confirms that plaintiff suffered “cortical brain damage based on radiological and electroencephalographic test findings.” In his report Dr. Allen states: “In my professional opinion, [plaintiff] has sustained significant…