Thursday, November 5, 1998
Dirk Franzen, M.D. vs Henry E. Mogler

Nos. 91,894 & 91,934

Place of Origin
Palm Beach County

Facts
The child of Henry & Donna Mogler died after being treated by Dr. Franzen. The physician admitted liability and submitted the case to arbitration without going to trial. Arbitrators awarded more than $1.4 million, including $500,000 in noneconomic damages. The Fourth District Court reduced the latter award to $250,000 but left other damages intact. Both sides appealed.