The hearing on the Petition to Approve Compromise of the Pending Action of a Minor is CONTINUED to December 18, 2018, at 1:30 p.m. in Department SS2.
On May 11, 2015, Plaintiff Emma Zebio, minor (“Minor Claimant”), by and through her guardian ad litem, Jennifer Zebio (“Petitioner”) filed a complaint against Defendants West Hills Hospital & Medical Center and James Weidman, M.D. (“Defendant”) for medical negligence.
Minor Claimant is currently 10 years old. Minor Claimant allegedly suffers from bilirubin toxicity because she was inadequately hydrated and discharged from the hospital too soon after she was born. Minor Claimant’s condition has allegedly resulted in developmental delays, emotional, cognitive, behavioral, and learning disabilities.
The parties have settled for $600,000, with a breakdown as follows:
Medical expenses: $198,021.00 (total medical expenses)
[$98,021.00 (amount paid by ERISA self-funded plan) + $100,000 (amount paid by Petitioner)]
Attorney’s fees: $153,874
Hearing Date
October 23, 2018
Type
Medical Malpractice - Physicians & Surgeons (General Jurisdiction)
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The hearing on the Petition to Approve Compromise of the Pending Action of a Minor is CONTINUED to December 18, 2018, at 1:30 p.m. in Department SS2.
On May 11, 2015, Plaintiff Emma Zebio, minor (“Minor Claimant”), by and through her guardian ad litem, Jennifer Zebio (“Petitioner”) filed a complaint against Defendants West Hills Hospital & Medical Center and James Weidman, M.D. (“Defendant”) for medical negligence.
Minor Claimant is currently 10 years old. Minor Claimant allegedly suffers from bilirubin toxicity because she was inadequately hydrated and discharged from the hospital too soon after she was born. Minor Claimant’s condition has allegedly resulted in developmental delays, emotional, cognitive, behavioral, and learning disabilities.
The parties have settled for $600,000, with a breakdown as follows:
Medical expenses: $198,021.00 (total medical expenses)
[$98,021.00 (amount paid by ERISA self-funded plan) + $100,000 (amount paid by Petitioner)]
Attorney’s fees: $153,874