Whew! $15 Million Dental Malpractice Award in Washington

September 1, 2008 By Julie Frey 2 Comments

Oral Surgeon Plans to Appeal Jury’s Award

In a jury trial, Washington state’s Spokane County Superior Court awarded a stunning $14.8 million to a woman left disabled after a series of jaw operations. The defendant's lawyer commented that it was the largest dental malpractice award he had seen in his 21 years of practice in the state.

Kimberly Kallestad, 29, originally injured her jaw while sledding. Botched operations left her jaw fused shut. She suffers from chronic pain, and her parents now take care of her.

Oral surgeon Dr. Patrick Collins has allegedly had similar problems with patients in the past. He is planning to appeal the verdict.

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Larry Lockerman, DDS

I have a practice limited to non-surgical management of TMJ disorders. This sounds like a TMJ case, any treating dentist that claims amazing results is headed for trouble.

I have seen clicking joints become locked after a patient saw an oral surgeon and also with dentists that use anterior bite appliances.
david szczesny dmd

I NEED TO READ THE ENTIRE PROCEEDINGS INVOLVED IN THIS CASE TO DETERMINE IF THE SURGEON WAS NEGLIGENT IN THIS CASE! ANY FURTHER INFORMATION? HOW DOES HE PAY FOR THIS JURY AWARD?

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