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Surgeon injures vertebral artery, causing stroke. Permanent neurological damage. $628,497 award. San Diego County.

Summary

64-year-old business owner underwent cervical revision surgery, suffered bleeding and stroke.

The Case

  • Court and Case Number: San Diego Superior Court / A177803-27
  • Type of Case: Medical Malpractice
  • Type of Result: Arbitration Award

The Attorneys

  • Attorney for the Plaintiff:

    Cynthia Chihak & Associates by Cynthia Chihak and Amy Martel, San Diego.

  • Attorney for the Defendant:

    Schmid & Voiles by Kyle A. Cruse, La Jolla.

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