Opinion ID: 1862888
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Heading Rank: 4

Heading: Franzen v. Mogler

Text: Michael Mogler, a minor, died following treatment from Dr. Dirk Franzen. Henry and Donna Mogler, the parents of Michael Mogler, brought a medical malpractice wrongful death claim on behalf of themselves and their son's estate against Franzen. As in Phillipe, the parties voluntarily chose to proceed under the voluntary statutory arbitration process. Franzen conceded liability, and the issue of damages proceeded to arbitration. After a hearing, the arbitrators awarded the following damages to Henry Mogler: $250,000 in past and future noneconomic damages; $9,125 for past medical expenses; $29,750 for future medical expenses; and $7,950 for past and future loss of services. The arbitrators awarded the following damages to Donna Mogler: $250,000 in past and future noneconomic damages; $46,593 for past medical expenses; $46,000 for future medical expenses; $57,636 for past wage loss; $304,189 for future wage loss; and $7,950 for past and future loss of services. The Estate of Michael Mogler was awarded the following damages: $3,078 for funeral expenses; $5,084 for medical expenses; and $388,272 for lost wages. The arbitrators also awarded attorneys' fees and costs in the amount of $210,844. The total amount of the arbitration award was $1,616,471. Following its decision in Phillipe, the district court reversed the award of noneconomic damages and affirmed the award of economic damages.