Steinfeld v. Foote-Goldman Proctologic Med. Group, Inc.

Opinion

BARON, J.

Following the entry of judgment in appellant Phyllis Steinfeld’s medical malpractice action against respondents Foote-Goldman Proctologic Medical Group, Inc., and Harris S. Goldman, M.D., respondents sought an order declaring that prejudgment interest awarded under Civil Code section 3291 was not an element of damages in the judgment against respondents. The superior court issued the order. We affirm.

Relevant Factual and Procedural Background

This is the third time that this case has come before us on appeal. We briefly summarize the procedural history culminating in our first…