Derika Moses v. Riverside Community Hospital

VERDICT

Trial
10/12/22 – 11/10/22

Summary

After undergoing a spinal fusion surgery, Derika Moses was allegedly left disabled, resulting in her requiring a slew of medications. After five years, she had to have the implants removed, which she asserts caused her issues.

Moses sues Riverside Community Hospital, claiming that the hospital used "imitation" screws that the FDA did not approve. According to her attorneys, the company that provided the screws obtained screws with fake branding from a small manufacturer after it was cut off from its original supplier. Moses argues that Riverside Hospital knew of the substitution, yet continued to use these devices, in violation of hospital policy.

Representatives for Riverside Community Hospital argue that their doctors secured informed consent from Moses and relied on outside FDA investigations that did not raise issues with the screws.

Outcome

Verdict for defendant.

Case Information
Attorneys
Witnesses
Plaintiff
Defense
Judge
Harold Hopp
Jurisdiction
Superior Court of California, Riverside County
Court
Riverside Historic Courthouse
Case Number
CVSW1400002
Industry
Health care
Practice Area
Malpractice
Plaintiff
Moses, Derika
Defense
Riverside Community Hospital
Expert Witnesses
Lay Witnesses

Sessions

AM Session
Openings
3 Chapters
OCT
12
OCT
13
AM Session
Plaintiff Witness(es)
3 Chapters
OCT
17
OCT
18
OCT
19
OCT
20
OCT
21
OCT
25
OCT
26
OCT
27
OCT
28
OCT
31
NOV
1
NOV
2
NOV
3
NOV
4
PM Session
Defense Witness(es)
2 Chapters
NOV
7
AM Session
Closings
3 Chapters
NOV
8
AM Session
Other
2 Chapters
NOV
9
NOV
10

Recording Disclaimer: This proceeding was recorded in full.

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