The first civil jury trial in San Francisco Superior Court in 2020 after the pandemic shutdown. Defense argues the need for treatment was exaggerated by attorney-referred doctors, and that there was a pre-existing condition.
Case Name: Kelman Garcia v. Ting Lin
Date of Verdict or Judgment: Monday, November 23, 2020
Infant is seen in ER and referred to pediatrician for follow-up care. Plaintiff alleges care was negligent and led to infant's death from bacterial pneumonia.
Case Name: Velanta Babbitt v. Cheryl Emoto, M.D., Prime Healthcare, et al.
Date of Verdict or Judgment: Thursday, October 22, 2020