David Pullman v. Marc Schwartz MD, et al.

VERDICT

Trial
01/25/23 – 02/14/23

Summary

In this medical malpractice trial, Dr. Marc Schwartz performed surgery on David Pullman to remove an acoustic neuroma. Pullman claims Dr. Schwartz improperly performed the surgery, leading to nerve damage and facial paralysis.

Attorneys for Pullman assert that Schwartz inappropriately advocated for an unnecessary, more invasive form of surgery, as well as violating Pullman’s terms of consent. They claim that the partial paralysis would require years of therapy.

Representatives for Dr. Schwartz contest these claims and suggest Dr. Schwartz operated properly. They attribute any damage to the facial nerve to the actions of an ENT surgeon who opened Pullman’s skull first.

Outcome

Verdict for defendant.

Case Information
Attorneys
Witnesses
Plaintiff
Defense
Judge
Stephen Czuleger
Jurisdiction
Superior Court of California, Los Angeles
Court
Spring Street Courthouse
Case Number
BC597684
Industry
Health care
Practice Area
Malpractice
Plaintiff
Pullman, David
Defense
Schwartz , Marc
Expert Witnesses
Lay Witnesses

Sessions

JAN
25
JAN
26
AM Session
Plaintiff Witness(es)
2 Chapters
JAN
27
AM Session
Plaintiff Witness(es)
2 Chapters
JAN
30
JAN
31
FEB
1
FEB
2
FEB
3
FEB
6
FEB
7
FEB
8
FEB
9
FEB
10
FEB
14

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