Deborah Giacalone v. Medic West Ambulance Inc.
VERDICT
Trial
03/22/21 – 04/09/21
Summary
Jury trial in negligence lawsuit filed in 2015 stemming from allegedly negligent emergency treatment of a severe allergic reaction to peanuts.
Outcome
Verdict for plaintiff.
Total damages: $29.5 million.
- Plaintiff
- Defense
- Verdict
- $29,500,000
- Judge
- Jacqueline Bluth
- Jurisdiction
- 8th District Court of Nevada
- Court
- Eighth District Court of Nevada-Clark County
- Case Number
- A-15-714139-C
- Industry
- Health care
- Practice Area
- Negligence, Malpractice
- Lay Witnesses
- Koteber, Denise
- Andros, Jennifer
- Borla, John
- Campbell , Caroline
- Carter, Steven
- Chmielewski, Jesse
- Christensen, Dr. Jim M.D.
- Curtiss - Wilson, Christina
- Driggars , Jason
- Durate, Sara
- Giacalone, Cache
- Giacalone, Debbie and Chantel
- Giacalone , Jack
- Hammond, John
- Johnson, Steven
- Johnson , Larry
- Manning, Amber
- Perlman, Dr. Owen
- Politi, Michael
- Pouch, Kathy
- Retes, Tera
- Rothhaar, Randy
- Simpson, Glen
- Williams, John
- Williams, Mr. John
- cook , Aaron
- Expert Witnesses
- Balekian, Dr. Alax (Pulmonology)
- Christensen, Dr. Jim (Internal Medicine)
- Eckstein, Dr. Marc (Emergency Medicine)
- Furin , Dr. Molly (Emergency Medicine)
- Johnson, Robert (Economics & Accounting)
- Kush, Dr. Scott (Life Care Planning)
- Preston, Dr. David (Neurology)
- Sims, James "Matt" (Vocational Rehabilitation)
Sessions
PM Session
Openings
8 Chapters
| Description | Attorney | Witness | Witness Expertise | Presence | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 00:00:00 | Opening Statement | Morris , Christian | ||||
| 01:20:07 | Witness Direct Examination | Morris , Christian | Hammond, John | In Person | ||
| 02:11:48 | Witness Cross Examination | Hunter, Jeff | Hammond, John | In Person | ||
| 02:26:40 | Witness Re-Direct Examination | Morris , Christian | Hammond, John | In Person | ||
| 02:33:26 | Witness Direct Examination | Morris , Christian | Durate, Sara | In Person | ||
| 02:46:09 | Witness Cross Examination | Hunter, Jeff | Durate, Sara | In Person | ||
| 02:50:46 | Witness Direct Examination | Morris , Christian | Curtiss - Wilson, Christina | In Person | ||
| 03:12:25 | End of Session |
AM Session
Plaintiff Witness(es)
15 Chapters
PM Session
Plaintiff Witness(es)
6 Chapters
AM Session
Plaintiff Witness(es)
4 Chapters
PM Session
Plaintiff Witness(es)
6 Chapters
AM Session
Plaintiff Witness(es)
8 Chapters
PM Session
Plaintiff Witness(es)
6 Chapters
AM Session
Plaintiff Witness(es)
11 Chapters
PM Session
Plaintiff Witness(es)
6 Chapters
AM Session
Plaintiff Witness(es)
18 Chapters
PM Session
Plaintiff Witness(es)
6 Chapters
AM Session
Plaintiff Witness(es)
2 Chapters
PM Session
Plaintiff Witness(es)
12 Chapters
AM Session
Plaintiff Witness(es)
6 Chapters
PM Session
Defense Witness(es)
8 Chapters
AM Session
Defense Witness(es)
7 Chapters
PM Session
Defense Witness(es)
5 Chapters
AM Session
Defense Witness(es)
6 Chapters
PM Session
Defense Witness(es)
9 Chapters
AM Session
Defense Witness(es)
5 Chapters
AM Session
Closings
2 Chapters
PM Session
Closings
2 Chapters
AM Session
Closings
2 Chapters
PM Session
Verdict
2 Chapters
Recording Disclaimer: This proceeding was recorded in full.