A routine dental visit turned into a nightmare for one patient, leading to a lawsuit alleging professional negligence and dental malpractice. On June 10, 2024, Pilar Castillo filed a complaint in the Superior Court of California, City and County of San Francisco, against Dr. Faranak Amini Aliabadi and her practice, Pro Dental Care.
The case centers around Castillo's allegations that from 2008 through 2023, she received substandard dental care from Dr. Aliabadi and her staff. According to the complaint, Castillo experienced significant bone loss and lost teeth due to the failure of Dr. Aliabadi and her team to diagnose and treat progressive periodontal disease adequately. The plaintiff asserts that this negligence has led to ongoing pain, discomfort, and the need for extensive future dental treatments.
Castillo's complaint details how the defendants' actions fell below the accepted standard of care expected from dental practitioners. "Defendants failed to exercise that degree of skill and care commonly required of dental providers," states the filing. As a result of this alleged negligence, Castillo now requires prosthetic replacements and quarterly periodontal maintenance.
The plaintiff seeks general damages exceeding the court's unlimited jurisdictional limits, compensation for medical expenses incurred due to negligent treatment, as well as damages for loss or impairment of income and earning capacity. Additionally, Castillo requests pre-judgment interest pursuant to Civil Code § 3291 and coverage for all costs associated with the suit.
Representing Pilar Castillo are attorneys Mark J. Zanobini and Renata L. Bogomolnaya from the Law Office of Mark J. Zanobini PC. The case is being overseen by Judge [Name], under Case ID CGC-24-615298.