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James Van Buren v. Dr. Sian Evans and Yosemite Surgery Associates

Date: 08-01-2007

Case Number: Unknown

Judge: Ronald Hansen

Court: Superior Court, Merced County, California

Plaintiff's Attorney:

Herman Meyer, Law Offices of Herman C. Meyer, Oakdale, California and David Jamieson, Modesto, California

Defendant's Attorney:

Bob Hodges of McNamara, Dodge, Ney, Beatty, Slattery & Pfalzer, LLP, Walnut Creek, California

Description:

James Van Buren sued Dr. Sian Evans on a medical negligence (medical malpractice) theory claiming that the surgeon defendant acted below the standard of care and was negligent when he cut Plaintiff's anal sphincter during a surgical procedure to drain an abcess. As a direct result, Van Buren, now 45, will have to wear gauze pads the rest of his life.

The defenses asserted by Dr. Evans are not available.

Outcome:
Plaintiff's verdict for $2.5 million
Plaintiff's Experts:

Dr. Mark Owens, Sacramento, California

Defendant's Experts:
Unknown
Comments:
Editor's Note: This verdict may be subject to California's $250,000 cap on non-economic damages but plaintiff may be entitled to between $600,000 and $700,000 in interest.

About This Case

What was the outcome of James Van Buren v. Dr. Sian Evans and Yosemite Surgery As...?

The outcome was: Plaintiff's verdict for $2.5 million

Which court heard James Van Buren v. Dr. Sian Evans and Yosemite Surgery As...?

This case was heard in Superior Court, Merced County, California, CA. The presiding judge was Ronald Hansen.

Who were the attorneys in James Van Buren v. Dr. Sian Evans and Yosemite Surgery As...?

Plaintiff's attorney: Herman Meyer, Law Offices of Herman C. Meyer, Oakdale, California and David Jamieson, Modesto, California. Defendant's attorney: Bob Hodges of McNamara, Dodge, Ney, Beatty, Slattery & Pfalzer, LLP, Walnut Creek, California.

When was James Van Buren v. Dr. Sian Evans and Yosemite Surgery As... decided?

This case was decided on August 1, 2007.