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| Disposition:
(Settlement/Arbitration/Trial) |
Settlement |
Date: |
8/8/1994 |
Type of Case: |
Medical Malpractice |
Allegation(s): |
Wrongful Death |
Result: |
$400,000 |
Case Name: |
Lobb, et al. v. Kaiser Foundation Hospitals,
et al. |
Facts: |
Decedent,
Dwight Lobb, was a 47-year-old businessman
with a history of ulcerative colitis. In February
1990, he underwent an ileostomy with an external
pouch. Three years later, he elected to undergo
an elective procedure to develop an internal
pouch. On July 20, 1993, plaintiff was admitted
to Kaiser Hospital for surgery.
On July 21, 1993, immediately following the
surgery, decedent's vital signs underwent
significant changes and he complained of severe
pain in his abdomen. The nurse's notes indicated
he was instructed to use the patient-controlled
analgesic device for pain control. Approximately
90 minutes later, he was found non-responsive
as a result of hemorrhaging after surgery.
He bled to death.
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| Injury/Injuries: |
Wrongful death.
Funeral expenses: $5,880 (disputed)
Past lost earnings: $22,973 (disputed)
Future lost earnings: $395,908 (disputed)
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| Contentions: |
Plaintiffs contended that the nurse's failure to notify the surgeon immediately of the significant change in decedent's vital signs was a violation of the standard of care.
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| Special Notes: |
Plaintiff
Suzanne Lobb's claim for future lost earnings
was based upon her status both as decedent's
wife and as his business partner.
The case settled before any depositions
were taken.
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