Areli Contreras, through her parents Juan and Faith Contreras, et. al. v Central Iowa Hospital Corporation d/b/a Blank Children’s Hospital,.


Case Name: Areli Contreras, through her parents Juan and Faith Contreras, et. al. v Central Iowa Hospital Corporation d/b/a Blank Children’s Hospital,.
Case Number:LACL155690
Date of Trial:04/10/2025
Venue:
Polk County
Casetype/Claims:Personal Injury - Medical/Dental Malpractice

Judge:Sarah Crane

Plaintiff's Counsel:Erin E. Jordan; Katie M. NasetDefendant's Counsel:Erik Bergland; Jeffrey Kappelman

Verdict:Loss of Full Mind and Body – Areli Conteras Past: $100,000
Loss of Full Mind and Body – Areli Conteras Future: $100,000
Physical and Mental Pain and Suffering – Areli Conteras Past: $ 650,000
Physical and Mental Pain and Suffering – Areli Conteras Future: $310,000
TOTAL DAMAGES: 1,160,000
Negligent Infliction of Emotional Distress – Faith Conteras: $200,000

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Statement of Case:
Areli Contreras, through her parents Juan and Faith Contreras, Juan Contreras, individually and Faith Contreras, individually, claim that Central Iowa Hospital Corporation d/b/a Blank Children’s Hospital, was negligent in its care of Areli Contreras at Blank Children’s Hospital and its negligence caused injury to Areli and her parents.. The Defendant denies that it was negligent and further denies that any such negligence was the cause of any damages to Plaintiffs.

Injuries alleged:

Official Jury Verdict Form:
Conretras v. Blank Childrens Hospt Jury Instructions.PDFConretras v. Blank Childrens Hospt Jury Instructions.PDF

Documents of interest:
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Conretras Verdict Summary.PDFConretras Verdict Summary.PDF

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