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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
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.
Dr. Mark Owens, Sacramento, California
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.