Rideau v. Pinkney
CONCLUDED
Trial
07/26/23 – 07/31/23
Summary
In this case, Latoya Rideau was placed under anesthesia by Dr. Windell Boutte and Dr. Roland Pinkney. The two doctors proceeded to make a video dancing to music while Rideau was asleep. This video was posted to social media, gaining publicity with over a million views.
Rideau sues Dr. Pinkney, claiming that his participation in the video violated the standard of care and resulted in her suffering emotional trauma.
Representatives for Dr. Pinkney argue that he met the standard of care within the procedure of anesthesia. Additionally, they present the consent forms that Rideau signed with Bouttes office, which permitted video and photography.
Outcome
Verdict for the plaintiff on her medical negligence claim, while clearing defendant of all liability, with the following findings:
Apportionment of fault:
Non-party Dr. Windell Boutte: 100%
Defendant Dr. Ronald Pinkney: 0%
Damages: $0
- Plaintiff
- Defense
- Judge
- Myra Dixon
- Jurisdiction
- State Court of Georgia, Fulton County
- Court
- Justice Center Tower
- Case Number
- 19EV006990
- Industry
- Health care
- Practice Area
- Health Law
- Expert Witnesses
- Lay Witnesses
Sessions
AM Session
Openings
9 Chapters
PM Session
Plaintiff Witness(es)
9 Chapters
AM Session
Plaintiff Witness(es)
10 Chapters
PM Session
Defense Witness(es)
8 Chapters
PM Session
Closings
3 Chapters
AM Session
Closings
4 Chapters
AM Session
Other
2 Chapters
PM Session
Other
2 Chapters
PM Session
Other
2 Chapters
PM Session
Other
2 Chapters
PM Session
Other
2 Chapters
PM Session
Verdict
3 Chapters
Recording Disclaimer: This proceeding was recorded in full.