Kalyani Gardeen has filed a lawsuit alleging professional negligence against a prominent medical facility. On April 25, 2025, Gardeen's legal team submitted the complaint to the Superior Court of California in San Francisco County, targeting the San Francisco Plastic Surgery & Laser Center and unnamed parties referred to as DOES 1 through 50.
The case revolves around allegations that the defendants failed to meet standard medical care protocols during a procedure performed on March 14, 2025. According to the complaint, Gardeen underwent a skin pen treatment and TCA peel at the center, which resulted in burns and significant pain. The plaintiff contends that the defendants did not exercise the degree of skill typically expected from healthcare providers in San Francisco County. "Defendants negligently and carelessly examined, diagnosed, and treated Plaintiff," states the complaint, highlighting that this negligence led directly to her injuries.
Gardeen claims that she was under the care of qualified professionals who were supposed to provide competent medical services. However, she alleges that these expectations were not met. The lawsuit argues that each defendant was acting within their scope of employment when they failed to use appropriate care and skill. The plaintiff further asserts that she was unaware of the negligent acts until recently and accuses the defendants of failing to disclose these facts promptly.
In seeking justice, Gardeen requests several forms of relief from the court. She demands general damages exceeding the jurisdictional minimum, compensation for medical expenses incurred due to her injuries, and other economic damages proven during trial. Additionally, she seeks prejudgment interest according to statutory provisions and reimbursement for legal costs associated with filing this suit.
Representing Kalyani Gardeen are attorneys Craig S. Walkon, Bradley J. Walkon, and Andrew H. Walkon from Walkon Law Firm based in Capistrano Beach, California. The case is registered under Case No.: CGC-25-624776 in front of Judge Sahar Enayati at the Superior Court of California.