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Teresa and Ronald Pesek v. Herbert Shapiro, M.S., D.C.
Date: 08-31-1997
Case Number: 81,355
Judge: Unknown
Court: District Court, Fort Bend County, Texas
Plaintiff's Attorney: Mark A. Weycer, Houston, Texas
Defendant's Attorney: Michael Quattlebaum, Houston, Texas
Description:
Chiropractic malpractice - Plaintiffs claimed that Teresa sustained a ruptured disc as a result of spinal manipulations performed on her by defendant. As a result of the injury, Teresa, age 40, underwent a C5-6 laminectomy and foraminotomy. Defendant denied any negligence on his part and further asserted that spinal adjustments do not cause ruptured discs.
Outcome:
Defendant's verdict.
Plaintiff's Experts:
Frank S. Yelin, Houston, Texas, neurosurgeon; Steven Nolan, Houston, Texas, orthopedic surgeon; and Ronald L. Slaughter, Houston, Texas, chiropractor.
Defendant's Experts:
Lawrence H. Wyatt, Pasadena, California, chiropractor; Katherine Paulse, Houston, Texas, chiropractor; and Herbert Shapiro, Sugar Land, Texas, chiropractor.
Comments:
None
About This Case
What was the outcome of Teresa and Ronald Pesek v. Herbert Shapiro, M.S., D.C.?
The outcome was: Defendant's verdict.
Which court heard Teresa and Ronald Pesek v. Herbert Shapiro, M.S., D.C.?
This case was heard in District Court, Fort Bend County, Texas, TX. The presiding judge was Unknown.
Who were the attorneys in Teresa and Ronald Pesek v. Herbert Shapiro, M.S., D.C.?
Plaintiff's attorney: Mark A. Weycer, Houston, Texas. Defendant's attorney: Michael Quattlebaum, Houston, Texas.
When was Teresa and Ronald Pesek v. Herbert Shapiro, M.S., D.C. decided?
This case was decided on August 31, 1997.