Preemie suffers stomach perforation from feeding tube. $727K verdict. Los Angeles.

Summary

Premature twin infant in neonatal ICU suffers stomach perforation; feeding tube inserted at San Gabriel Valley Medical Center is blamed. Verdict reduced per MICRA.

The Case

  • Court and Case Number: Los Angeles Superior Court / BC 513386
  • Type of Case: Medical Malpractice
  • Type of Result: Jury Verdict

The Attorneys

  • Attorney for the Plaintiff:

    Law Offices of John S. Hinman by John S. Hinman, Long Beach.

    Nezhad & Shayesteh by Shahram A. Shayesteh, Sherman Oaks.

  • Attorney for the Defendant:

    Law, Brandmeyer + Packer by Robert Packer and Ted O'Leary, Pasadena.