A devastating case of alleged medical negligence has emerged from California, where a plaintiff claims severe harm due to improper medical care. Norma Raffety filed the complaint in the Superior Court of California, County of Sacramento, on August 7, 2024, against Sutter Valley Hospitals doing business as Sutter Roseville and Dr. Ryan L. Anderson.
The complaint outlines that on or about August 7, 2023, Norma Raffety sought medical treatment from the defendants for her medical needs. The plaintiff alleges that the defendants undertook to diagnose, care for, and treat her but failed to exercise the necessary degree of care and skill expected of medical practitioners in their community. Specifically, it is claimed that during a lumbar surgery performed by the defendants, they negligently caused serious and permanent injuries to Raffety.
Raffety asserts that this negligence resulted in severe harm including permanent nerve damage and other injuries which have led to significant physical and mental suffering. She contends that these injuries have caused a profound shock to her nervous system and will result in some permanent disability. Furthermore, she argues that she will continue to incur substantial medical expenses for ongoing treatment related to these injuries.
The plaintiff’s legal team emphasizes that all named defendants were acting within their professional capacities at the time of the alleged incidents. They also point out that fictitiously named defendants are included under Code of Civil Procedure §474 because their true identities are currently unknown but believed to be legally responsible for the damages suffered by Raffety.
Raffety's lawsuit seeks several forms of relief from the court: non-economic damages exceeding $25,000 according to proof at trial; compensation for past and future medical expenses; incidental expenses resulting from the incident; interest or prejudgment interest on all damages incurred; costs of suit; and any other relief deemed just and proper by the court.
The case has been brought forward by Wilcoxen Callaham LLP with Walter H. Loving III representing Norma Raffety. The presiding judge over this matter is yet to be disclosed under Case ID 24CV015766.