Case Number:
19AVCV00694
Hearing Date:
August 2, 2022
Dept:
A15
Background
This case arises from allegations of medical malpractice made by Plaintiff Kameeke Treece (Plaintiff) against Defendants Pedro J. Cepeda (Dr. Cepeda) and Antelope Valley Hospital.
On September 12, 2018, Plaintiff gave birth at Antelope Valley Hospital. Her delivery was performed by Dr. Cepeda. Plaintiff alleges that, after delivery, she experienced vaginal bleeding, abdominal pain, and blood clots, yet was still discharged from the hospital on September 14, 2018. She alleges she returned to the hospital for emergency care on September 17, 2018, during which she learned that a portion of her placenta remained inside her body. Plaintiff therefore accuses Defendants of medical negligence for failing to completely deliver the placenta.
Plaintiff filed her Complaint on September 18, 2019 alleging one cause of action for professional negligence. After the Court overruled its demurrer,
Hearing Date
August 02, 2022
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Case Number:
19AVCV00694
Hearing Date:
August 2, 2022
Dept:
A15
Background
This case arises from allegations of medical malpractice made by Plaintiff Kameeke Treece (Plaintiff) against Defendants Pedro J. Cepeda (Dr. Cepeda) and Antelope Valley Hospital.
On September 12, 2018, Plaintiff gave birth at Antelope Valley Hospital. Her delivery was performed by Dr. Cepeda. Plaintiff alleges that, after delivery, she experienced vaginal bleeding, abdominal pain, and blood clots, yet was still discharged from the hospital on September 14, 2018. She alleges she returned to the hospital for emergency care on September 17, 2018, during which she learned that a portion of her placenta remained inside her body. Plaintiff therefore accuses Defendants of medical negligence for failing to completely deliver the placenta.
Plaintiff filed her Complaint on September 18, 2019 alleging one cause of action for professional negligence. After the Court overruled its demurrer,