A couple is taking legal action against a Sacramento hospital and a doctor, alleging severe medical negligence that has led to life-altering injuries. The complaint was filed by Adam Barsanti and Jennifer Barsanti in the Superior Court of California, County of Sacramento, on July 27, 2024, naming Sutter Valley Hospital dba Sutter Medical Center Sacramento and Dr. Burzeen E. Karanjawala as defendants.
According to the court documents, Adam Barsanti underwent a robotic-assisted laparoscopic abdominoperineal resection procedure on May 1, 2023. The plaintiffs claim that due to the surgery, Adam sustained significant injuries including a transected ureter and lacerated bladder, which have resulted in an inability to pass urine naturally and erectile dysfunction. The complaint asserts that these injuries were caused by the negligence of the medical staff involved in his care.
The lawsuit details how the defendants allegedly failed to exercise the standard level of care expected from medical practitioners in their community. "Defendants so negligently treated, cared for, diagnosed...failed to obtain informed consent...performed surgery upon...and otherwise acted negligently toward plaintiff," reads part of the complaint. This alleged negligence has reportedly caused Adam Barsanti not only physical pain but also emotional distress and anxiety.
In addition to seeking general damages exceeding $25,000 for medical expenses and loss of earnings, Adam Barsanti is also pursuing compensation for future medical costs related to his injuries. His wife Jennifer Barsanti has filed a second cause of action for loss of consortium, claiming that her husband's injuries have deprived her of his companionship and support.
The plaintiffs are asking for several forms of relief from the court: general damages according to proof at trial; compensation for past and future medical expenses; damages for loss of earnings; incidental expenses incurred due to the incident; damages for loss of society, comfort, services, and consortium; interest or prejudgment interest on all sought damages at a lawful rate; and any other relief deemed just by the court.
The case is being handled by attorney E.S. Deacon from Wilcoxen Callaham LLP.