Ponirakis v. Choi

By Judge Kathleen H. MacKay

The Third-Party Defendant’s Plea of Discharge came before me yesterday, April 17, 2003. Plaintiff, Sotiri Ponirakis originally brought a medical malpractice suit against Dr. David K. Choi and Dr. Jack D. Horton and Northern Virginia Cardiology Associates, P.C. In that case, John Brandt, Esquire, negotiated a release of all claims against his clients, Dr. Horton and Northern Virginia Cardiology. Ultimately, Dr. Choi was found liable to the Plaintiff and has sued Dr. Horton et al. for contribution. These Third-Party Defendants have filed a Plea of Discharge and it was…