November 21, 2023

Peter Tuenge and Trent Andreasen Obtain Defense Verdict in Dental Malpractice Lawsuit

Peter Tuenge and associate attorney Trent Andreasen obtained a defense verdict in a dental malpractice lawsuit on November 17, 2023, in Deschutes County Circuit Court in Bend, Oregon.  Plaintiffs brought claims for failure to identify, treat, and diagnose oral tongue cancer against three general dentists and two dental clinics.  Plaintiffs sought damages in excess of $25 million.  After a trial that spanned 3 weeks, the jury returned a verdict for the defendants.