Case Name: Tindle v. Otto, M.D.
Case Number: 103CC2932
Venue: Greene County, Missouri
Judge: J. Miles Sweeney
Plaintiff’s Attorney: Brad Bradshaw, M.D., J.D, Springfield, MO
Dates of Trial: 1/20/2005-2/8/2005
Allegations: Alleged failure to perform timely C-section following decelerations on fetal heart tracing.
Settlement Demand: On 1/21/05, Plaintiff demanded $400,000 for settlement with defendant Otto. After that offer expired, plaintiff made another demand for the policy limits of $1 million. Plaintiff’s counsel indicated that he had been instructed not to pass along to his clients any settlement offer below $750,000.
Outcome: Jury returned unanimous verdict for defendant William Otto, M.D.


