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Benjamin T. Ikuta

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Partner
Ikuta Hemesath LLP

1327 N Broadway
Santa Ana , CA 92706
Phone: (949) 229-5654
Fax: (949) 336-8114
Email: ben@ih-llp.com

UC Hastings COL; San Francisco CA



Columns
Title Category Published
Sanctions and bar referrals show real consequences for AI Technology, Ethics/Professional Responsibility Sep. 16, 2025
Montoya ruling shifts the burden on causation in medical malpractice and beyond Torts/Personal Injury Mar. 25, 2025
MICRA expanded to non-patient drivers negligently hit by ambulances Torts/Personal Injury Dec. 6, 2023
Jerky behavior in Snoeck v. Exaktime sparks negative lodestar multiplier Ethics/Professional Responsibility, California Courts of Appeal Nov. 1, 2023
Lewis Brisbois is the pot calling the kettle black in the Barber Ranen fiasco Law Practice, Ethics/Professional Responsibility Jun. 12, 2023
Lopez v. American Medical Response West expands MICRA to negligent driving? Torts/Personal Injury, Civil Litigation Mar. 21, 2023
Our laws must catch up with the rise in fertility clinic misconduct Health Care & Hospital Law, Government Mar. 14, 2023
McGovern v. BHC Fremont Hospital and MICRA's CCP 364 - lessons learned Health Care & Hospital Law Feb. 2, 2023
Re: Horvitz & Levy Article on MICRA Changes Letters Jan. 25, 2023
The State Bar is not the only one to blame for Girardi State Bar & Bar Associations, Ethics/Professional Responsibility Nov. 7, 2022
Court of Appeal provides guidance on medical malpractice statute of limitations for infant death cases Health Care & Hospital Law, Family Sep. 22, 2022
Failing to follow proper filing for punitive damages under Section 425.13 can be harsh and unforgiving Torts/Personal Injury, Health Care & Hospital Law Apr. 26, 2022
MICRA cap covers unsupervised conduct leading to child’s death? Torts/Personal Injury, Civil Litigation, California Supreme Court Feb. 25, 2022
MICRA magnifies problems with the California Medical Board Health Care & Hospital Law Jul. 30, 2021
Ruling will help to safeguard a fair arbitration process Civil Litigation, California Courts of Appeal, Alternative Dispute Resolution May 14, 2021

Verdicts & Settlements
Case Name Topic Role Published
Jane Doe v. Roe Pathologist 1, Roe Pathologist 2, Roe Medical Group, and Roe Oncologist Medical Plaintiff Oct. 31, 2025
Lovell Avery v. County of Riverside, et al. Medical Plaintiff Oct. 31, 2025
John Doe v. Roe Neurosurgeon, Roe Hospital Medical Plaintiff Oct. 31, 2025
Minor Plaintiff v. Roe Hospital Medical Plaintiff Oct. 31, 2025
Jane Doe v. Roe Neurosurgeon, Roe Neurotologist, and Roe Medical Group Medical Plaintiff Oct. 31, 2025
Doe Plaintiffs v. Roe Hospital Medical Plaintiff Oct. 31, 2025
John Doe v. Jane Roe, Roe Medical Group, Roe Physician Personal Injury Plaintiff Oct. 24, 2025
Jane Doe v. Roe Medical Center Medical Plaintiff Oct. 24, 2025
John Doe v. Roe Convalescent Center Personal Injury Plaintiff Oct. 17, 2025
Jane Doe v. Roe Healthcare Center Personal Injury Plaintiff Oct. 17, 2025
Doe Wife, Doe Husband v. Roe Hospital, Roe Doctor Medical Plaintiff Feb. 14, 2025
Doe Plaintiffs v. Roe Medical Group Medical Plaintiff Feb. 14, 2025
Jane Doe v. Roe Physician Medical Plaintiff Feb. 7, 2025
Doe Minor v. Roe Physician Medical Plaintiff Feb. 7, 2025
Doe Wife, Doe Children v. Roe Physician Medical Plaintiff Feb. 7, 2025
Doe Husband as Successor-In-Interest for Doe Wife, Doe Daughter, Moe Daughter v. Roe Doctor, Roe Plastic Surgery Group Medical Plaintiff Jan. 31, 2025
Jane Doe v. Roe Medical Center, Roe OB/GYN Medical Plaintiff Jan. 31, 2025
John Doe v. Roe Medical Group, Roe Physician Medical Plaintiff Jan. 24, 2025
John Doe v. Roe Hotel, Roe Security Company Personal Injury Plaintiff Jan. 24, 2025
Jane Doe and John Doe v. Roe Perinatal Group Medical Plaintiff Jun. 28, 2024
Tuy Nguyen v. Richard A. Hoang, D.D.S.; Richard A. Hoang, D.D.S., Inc., a California Corporation dba ACE Dental Medical Plaintiff Jun. 28, 2024
Natalie Norwoods v. Michael M. Fanous, DPM, and Does 1-50, inclusive Medical Plaintiff Jun. 28, 2024
Doe Widow, Doe Children v. Roe Hospital Medical Plaintiff Jun. 28, 2024
Doe Plaintiffs v. Roe Fertility Clinic Medical Plaintiff Jun. 28, 2024
Doe Parents v. Roe Fertility Group Medical Plaintiff Jun. 28, 2024
Kelsey Hurst Calligros Yates v. Indus Investments Inc. dba Hotel Shangri-La, et al. Personal Injury Plaintiff Jun. 21, 2024
John Doe v. Roe Construction Engineering Company Personal Injury Plaintiff Jun. 21, 2024
Doe Widow v. Roe Doctor Medical Plaintiff Jun. 14, 2024
Brooklyn Jones v. City of Long Beach Personal Injury Plaintiff Mar. 15, 2024
John Doe v. Roe Medical Group Medical Plaintiff Sep. 15, 2023
Doe Plaintiff, Doe Wife v. Roe Physician Medical Plaintiff Sep. 8, 2023
Jane Doe v. Roe Healthcare & Wellness Centre Medical Plaintiff Sep. 8, 2023
Concepcion Covarrubias, by and through her Successor in Interest, Carolina Mijango; Carolina Mijango; Carlos Mijango; Manuel Mijango; and Cynthia Covarrubias v. KPC Health Care Inc., South Coast Global Medical Center Medical Plaintiff Aug. 25, 2023
Minor John Doe v. Roe Memorial Center, Roe Physician Assistant Medical Plaintiff Aug. 11, 2023
John Doe v. Roe Physician Medical Plaintiff Aug. 4, 2023
Doe Plaintiff and Doe Plaintiff Minor v. Roe Hospital Medical Plaintiff Aug. 4, 2023
John Doe v. Roe Hospital, Roe Product Manufacturer Medical Plaintiff May 5, 2023
Liliana Bristman, Alexander Bristman v. Boffo Cinemas LLC, Boffo Cinemas Point Loma LLC & NTC Foundation Inc.; Liberty Station Community Association; New City America Inc., McMillan Management Services LP, and McMillan NTC LLC Personal Injury Plaintiff Oct. 7, 2022
Caden K. v. The Regents of the University of California Medical Plaintiff Sep. 30, 2022
John Doe v. Roe Urgent Care Center Medical Plaintiff Sep. 30, 2022
Doe Parents v. Roe Medical Group Medical Plaintiff Sep. 23, 2022
Nadia Ramirez, Efrain Ramirez, Alex Ramirez, Livier Ramirez, Gabriel Ramirez, Jason Ramirez v. Asuncion Garcia, Expert Plant Care, Willdan Engineering, City of Paramount Personal Injury Plaintiff Nov. 26, 2021
Doe Heirs v. Roe Hospital, Roe Cardiologists Medical Plaintiff Nov. 12, 2021
Doe Minor Plaintiff v. Roe Hospital; Roe OBGYN; Roe Medical Group Medical Plaintiff Jul. 30, 2021
Doe Heirs v. Roe Hospital Medical Plaintiff Jul. 30, 2021
Gloria Mikeler v. Los Angeles Orthopaedic Institute Medical Plaintiff Jun. 25, 2021
John Doe v. Roe Plastic Surgeon and Roe General Surgeon Medical Plaintiff May 28, 2021
Doe Child v. Roe Physician Medical Plaintiff May 28, 2021
Doe Decedent v. Roe Skilled Nursing Facility Medical Plaintiff May 28, 2021
Doe Plaintiff v. Roe Fertility Clinic, Roe Physician Medical Plaintiff Jan. 8, 2021
Doe Minor v. Roe Hospital, Roe Physician Medical Plaintiff Jan. 8, 2021
Helen Takata, Charles Atkins, Jeffrey Atkins v. Armando Rodante Personal Injury Plaintiff Dec. 31, 2020
Kenneth Kaku, Anna Kaku v. Lisa Marie Foto, John Foto Personal Injury Plaintiff Dec. 31, 2020
Shirley L. Southerland, et al. v. Eisenhower Medical Center, et al. Medical Plaintiff Nov. 27, 2020
Jacqueline A. Turner, Kent Turner v. Babak N. Rad, M.D., Newport Irvine Surgical Specialists Medical Plaintiff Oct. 30, 2020
John Doe v. Roe Primary Care Physician, Roe Gastroenterologist Medical Plaintiff Aug. 21, 2020
Jane Doe v. Roe Orthopedic Surgeon Medical Plaintiff Aug. 14, 2020
Jane Doe v. Roe Hospitalist Medical Plaintiff Aug. 14, 2020
Jane Doe v. Roe Hospital, Roe OB/GYN Medical Plaintiff Jul. 31, 2020
Minor Doe v. Roe HMO Medical Plaintiff Jul. 24, 2020
John Doe v. Roe RCFE Medical Plaintiff Nov. 22, 2019
Sheila Rand, Marvin Rand v. Atlas Franchise West Inc., Atlas West Inc., Jimmy John's Franchise LLC Personal Injury Plaintiff Nov. 8, 2019
John Doe v. Roe Physician Medical Plaintiff Nov. 8, 2019
Jane Doe v. Roe Physician Medical Plaintiff Jul. 5, 2019
Valeria Fregoso v. Parkview Community Hospital Medical Center Medical Plaintiff Mar. 1, 2019
Valeria Fregoso v. v. Parkview Community Hospital Medical Center Medical Plaintiff Dec. 28, 2018
Justerie Yazon, Norman Yazon v. Tenet California Inc.; Fountain Valley Regional Hospital and Medical Center; Thang Dinh Nguyen M.D.; Thang Dinh Nguyen, M.D., a Professional Medical Corporation; Angeline C. Barnes, M.D.; Angeline Chang Barnes, M.D., A Medical Corporation; and Does 1 through 250 Personal Injury Defendant Jul. 25, 2015
Keith Hansen, Gail Mutter, and Ruth Hansen, by her successors in interest Keith Hansen and Gail Mutter v. Eskaton Properties, Inc.; Brentwood Assisted Living LLC dba Eskaton Lodge Brentwood; Deborah Hansen-Ching; Christine Hansen; Michelle Hansen; and Jamie Lee Hansen Torts Defendant Feb. 23, 2013
Title Category Published
Sanctions and bar referrals show real consequences for AI Technology, Ethics/Professional Responsibility Sep. 16, 2025
Montoya ruling shifts the burden on causation in medical malpractice and beyond Torts/Personal Injury Mar. 25, 2025
MICRA expanded to non-patient drivers negligently hit by ambulances Torts/Personal Injury Dec. 6, 2023
Jerky behavior in Snoeck v. Exaktime sparks negative lodestar multiplier Ethics/Professional Responsibility, California Courts of Appeal Nov. 1, 2023
Lewis Brisbois is the pot calling the kettle black in the Barber Ranen fiasco Law Practice, Ethics/Professional Responsibility Jun. 12, 2023
Lopez v. American Medical Response West expands MICRA to negligent driving? Torts/Personal Injury, Civil Litigation Mar. 21, 2023
Our laws must catch up with the rise in fertility clinic misconduct Health Care & Hospital Law, Government Mar. 14, 2023
McGovern v. BHC Fremont Hospital and MICRA's CCP 364 - lessons learned Health Care & Hospital Law Feb. 2, 2023
Re: Horvitz & Levy Article on MICRA Changes Letters Jan. 25, 2023
The State Bar is not the only one to blame for Girardi State Bar & Bar Associations, Ethics/Professional Responsibility Nov. 7, 2022
Court of Appeal provides guidance on medical malpractice statute of limitations for infant death cases Health Care & Hospital Law, Family Sep. 22, 2022
Failing to follow proper filing for punitive damages under Section 425.13 can be harsh and unforgiving Torts/Personal Injury, Health Care & Hospital Law Apr. 26, 2022
MICRA cap covers unsupervised conduct leading to child’s death? Torts/Personal Injury, Civil Litigation, California Supreme Court Feb. 25, 2022
MICRA magnifies problems with the California Medical Board Health Care & Hospital Law Jul. 30, 2021
Ruling will help to safeguard a fair arbitration process Civil Litigation, California Courts of Appeal, Alternative Dispute Resolution May 14, 2021
Case Name Topic Role Published
Jane Doe v. Roe Pathologist 1, Roe Pathologist 2, Roe Medical Group, and Roe Oncologist Medical Plaintiff Oct. 31, 2025
Lovell Avery v. County of Riverside, et al. Medical Plaintiff Oct. 31, 2025
John Doe v. Roe Neurosurgeon, Roe Hospital Medical Plaintiff Oct. 31, 2025
Minor Plaintiff v. Roe Hospital Medical Plaintiff Oct. 31, 2025
Jane Doe v. Roe Neurosurgeon, Roe Neurotologist, and Roe Medical Group Medical Plaintiff Oct. 31, 2025
Doe Plaintiffs v. Roe Hospital Medical Plaintiff Oct. 31, 2025
John Doe v. Jane Roe, Roe Medical Group, Roe Physician Personal Injury Plaintiff Oct. 24, 2025
Jane Doe v. Roe Medical Center Medical Plaintiff Oct. 24, 2025
John Doe v. Roe Convalescent Center Personal Injury Plaintiff Oct. 17, 2025
Jane Doe v. Roe Healthcare Center Personal Injury Plaintiff Oct. 17, 2025
Doe Wife, Doe Husband v. Roe Hospital, Roe Doctor Medical Plaintiff Feb. 14, 2025
Doe Plaintiffs v. Roe Medical Group Medical Plaintiff Feb. 14, 2025
Jane Doe v. Roe Physician Medical Plaintiff Feb. 7, 2025
Doe Minor v. Roe Physician Medical Plaintiff Feb. 7, 2025
Doe Wife, Doe Children v. Roe Physician Medical Plaintiff Feb. 7, 2025
Doe Husband as Successor-In-Interest for Doe Wife, Doe Daughter, Moe Daughter v. Roe Doctor, Roe Plastic Surgery Group Medical Plaintiff Jan. 31, 2025
Jane Doe v. Roe Medical Center, Roe OB/GYN Medical Plaintiff Jan. 31, 2025
John Doe v. Roe Medical Group, Roe Physician Medical Plaintiff Jan. 24, 2025
John Doe v. Roe Hotel, Roe Security Company Personal Injury Plaintiff Jan. 24, 2025
Jane Doe and John Doe v. Roe Perinatal Group Medical Plaintiff Jun. 28, 2024
Tuy Nguyen v. Richard A. Hoang, D.D.S.; Richard A. Hoang, D.D.S., Inc., a California Corporation dba ACE Dental Medical Plaintiff Jun. 28, 2024
Natalie Norwoods v. Michael M. Fanous, DPM, and Does 1-50, inclusive Medical Plaintiff Jun. 28, 2024
Doe Widow, Doe Children v. Roe Hospital Medical Plaintiff Jun. 28, 2024
Doe Plaintiffs v. Roe Fertility Clinic Medical Plaintiff Jun. 28, 2024
Doe Parents v. Roe Fertility Group Medical Plaintiff Jun. 28, 2024
Kelsey Hurst Calligros Yates v. Indus Investments Inc. dba Hotel Shangri-La, et al. Personal Injury Plaintiff Jun. 21, 2024
John Doe v. Roe Construction Engineering Company Personal Injury Plaintiff Jun. 21, 2024
Doe Widow v. Roe Doctor Medical Plaintiff Jun. 14, 2024
Brooklyn Jones v. City of Long Beach Personal Injury Plaintiff Mar. 15, 2024
John Doe v. Roe Medical Group Medical Plaintiff Sep. 15, 2023
Doe Plaintiff, Doe Wife v. Roe Physician Medical Plaintiff Sep. 8, 2023
Jane Doe v. Roe Healthcare & Wellness Centre Medical Plaintiff Sep. 8, 2023
Concepcion Covarrubias, by and through her Successor in Interest, Carolina Mijango; Carolina Mijango; Carlos Mijango; Manuel Mijango; and Cynthia Covarrubias v. KPC Health Care Inc., South Coast Global Medical Center Medical Plaintiff Aug. 25, 2023
Minor John Doe v. Roe Memorial Center, Roe Physician Assistant Medical Plaintiff Aug. 11, 2023
John Doe v. Roe Physician Medical Plaintiff Aug. 4, 2023
Doe Plaintiff and Doe Plaintiff Minor v. Roe Hospital Medical Plaintiff Aug. 4, 2023
John Doe v. Roe Hospital, Roe Product Manufacturer Medical Plaintiff May 5, 2023
Liliana Bristman, Alexander Bristman v. Boffo Cinemas LLC, Boffo Cinemas Point Loma LLC & NTC Foundation Inc.; Liberty Station Community Association; New City America Inc., McMillan Management Services LP, and McMillan NTC LLC Personal Injury Plaintiff Oct. 7, 2022
Caden K. v. The Regents of the University of California Medical Plaintiff Sep. 30, 2022
John Doe v. Roe Urgent Care Center Medical Plaintiff Sep. 30, 2022
Doe Parents v. Roe Medical Group Medical Plaintiff Sep. 23, 2022
Nadia Ramirez, Efrain Ramirez, Alex Ramirez, Livier Ramirez, Gabriel Ramirez, Jason Ramirez v. Asuncion Garcia, Expert Plant Care, Willdan Engineering, City of Paramount Personal Injury Plaintiff Nov. 26, 2021
Doe Heirs v. Roe Hospital, Roe Cardiologists Medical Plaintiff Nov. 12, 2021
Doe Minor Plaintiff v. Roe Hospital; Roe OBGYN; Roe Medical Group Medical Plaintiff Jul. 30, 2021
Doe Heirs v. Roe Hospital Medical Plaintiff Jul. 30, 2021
Gloria Mikeler v. Los Angeles Orthopaedic Institute Medical Plaintiff Jun. 25, 2021
John Doe v. Roe Plastic Surgeon and Roe General Surgeon Medical Plaintiff May 28, 2021
Doe Child v. Roe Physician Medical Plaintiff May 28, 2021
Doe Decedent v. Roe Skilled Nursing Facility Medical Plaintiff May 28, 2021
Doe Plaintiff v. Roe Fertility Clinic, Roe Physician Medical Plaintiff Jan. 8, 2021
Doe Minor v. Roe Hospital, Roe Physician Medical Plaintiff Jan. 8, 2021
Helen Takata, Charles Atkins, Jeffrey Atkins v. Armando Rodante Personal Injury Plaintiff Dec. 31, 2020
Kenneth Kaku, Anna Kaku v. Lisa Marie Foto, John Foto Personal Injury Plaintiff Dec. 31, 2020
Shirley L. Southerland, et al. v. Eisenhower Medical Center, et al. Medical Plaintiff Nov. 27, 2020
Jacqueline A. Turner, Kent Turner v. Babak N. Rad, M.D., Newport Irvine Surgical Specialists Medical Plaintiff Oct. 30, 2020
John Doe v. Roe Primary Care Physician, Roe Gastroenterologist Medical Plaintiff Aug. 21, 2020
Jane Doe v. Roe Orthopedic Surgeon Medical Plaintiff Aug. 14, 2020
Jane Doe v. Roe Hospitalist Medical Plaintiff Aug. 14, 2020
Jane Doe v. Roe Hospital, Roe OB/GYN Medical Plaintiff Jul. 31, 2020
Minor Doe v. Roe HMO Medical Plaintiff Jul. 24, 2020
John Doe v. Roe RCFE Medical Plaintiff Nov. 22, 2019
Sheila Rand, Marvin Rand v. Atlas Franchise West Inc., Atlas West Inc., Jimmy John's Franchise LLC Personal Injury Plaintiff Nov. 8, 2019
John Doe v. Roe Physician Medical Plaintiff Nov. 8, 2019
Jane Doe v. Roe Physician Medical Plaintiff Jul. 5, 2019
Valeria Fregoso v. Parkview Community Hospital Medical Center Medical Plaintiff Mar. 1, 2019
Valeria Fregoso v. v. Parkview Community Hospital Medical Center Medical Plaintiff Dec. 28, 2018
Justerie Yazon, Norman Yazon v. Tenet California Inc.; Fountain Valley Regional Hospital and Medical Center; Thang Dinh Nguyen M.D.; Thang Dinh Nguyen, M.D., a Professional Medical Corporation; Angeline C. Barnes, M.D.; Angeline Chang Barnes, M.D., A Medical Corporation; and Does 1 through 250 Personal Injury Defendant Jul. 25, 2015
Keith Hansen, Gail Mutter, and Ruth Hansen, by her successors in interest Keith Hansen and Gail Mutter v. Eskaton Properties, Inc.; Brentwood Assisted Living LLC dba Eskaton Lodge Brentwood; Deborah Hansen-Ching; Christine Hansen; Michelle Hansen; and Jamie Lee Hansen Torts Defendant Feb. 23, 2013
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