A New York County jury returned a defense verdict in favor of our client, a general dentist, following a one-week trial. Plaintiff claimed that our client took advantage of her financially by duping her into accepting unnecessary dental treatment and provided negligent treatment, which allegedly caused loss of three teeth, destruction of her natural smile, and other injuries. Plaintiff further claimed for the first time at trial that our client tampered with the evidence, including by backdating a key x-ray. LCBF was able to rebut plaintiff’s theories through effective direct and cross-examination of fact and expert witnesses and presentation of documentary evidence. Plaintiff sought monetary damages for physical injuries and past and future pain and suffering. The jury deliberated for a little over one hour and returned a verdict finding no liability against our client and that plaintiff was 100% at fault. The LCBF team was headed by Tina Bhatt.
LCBF obtains defense verdict on liability in dental malpractice case
