A California resident has filed a significant lawsuit against a medical corporation, alleging a series of serious grievances that highlight potential malpractice and negligence in the healthcare industry. On April 1, 2025, James Jordan submitted a complaint to the Superior Court of California in Ventura County against Clinicas del Camino Real, Inc., Dr. Jane Doe, and other unnamed defendants. The lawsuit outlines claims of medical battery, elder abuse, patient abandonment, negligent hiring and supervision, and infliction of emotional distress.
James Jordan's case centers around an incident on May 30, 2024, when he sought dental treatment at Clinicas del Camino Real for severe jaw pain caused by eroding teeth. According to the complaint, Jordan was left waiting for nearly an hour before being seen by Dr. Jane Doe and her assistant. He alleges that the dentist failed to conduct a proper examination or secure informed consent before beginning treatment. During the procedure, Jordan claims he suffered a violent injury resulting in part of his tongue being gouged out by dental equipment mishandled by an assistant.
The plaintiff argues that this act constituted medical battery under California law because it involved unconsented touching and resulted in significant physical harm. He cites Cobbs v. Grant (1972) as precedent for cases where a doctor performs a different treatment than what was consented to by the patient. Furthermore, Jordan accuses Clinicas del Camino Real of failing to supervise its employees adequately and abandoning him post-injury without providing necessary emergency care.
Jordan also raises allegations of elder abuse due to his age at the time—73 years old—and asserts that Clinicas' actions fall under gross mistreatment as defined by California's Elder Abuse Act. He references Delaney v. Baker (1999), which emphasizes protecting vulnerable populations from abuse and neglect.
In addition to seeking compensatory damages for economic losses and emotional distress, James Jordan is pursuing punitive damages totaling at least $2.5 million as punishment for what he describes as reckless or intentional misconduct by the defendants. His lawsuit aims not only to address his personal grievances but also to deter similar behavior from occurring in the future within healthcare settings.
Representing himself pro se in this legal battle, James Jordan has laid out comprehensive accusations against Clinicas del Camino Real and its staff members while seeking justice through substantial financial compensation for their alleged negligence and misconduct.
The case is assigned under Case No: 777 CUMMOALY? with Honorable Judge presiding over it in Ventura Superior Court.