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Appellate Practice

Jul. 30, 2004

Court Dumps Malpractice Verdict

LOS ANGELES - Saying that scheduling problems are the judge's problem, a state appellate court Wednesday reversed a $12 million medical malpractice award ordered against Los Angeles County because its defense lawyer failed to show up for trial.

By Liz Valsamis
Daily Journal Staff Writer
        LOS ANGELES - Saying that scheduling problems are the judge's problem, a state appellate court Wednesday reversed a $12 million medical malpractice award ordered against Los Angeles County beca...

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