On April 15, 2010, a jury in Baltimore County awarded a Parkville man over $38,000.00 for injuries he sustained as a result of negligent dental care. The jury found that the dentist improperly designed and placed a number of crowns that resulted in an uneven bite and did nothing to repair his gum disease.

The jury deliberated more than 7 hours and during that time informed the judge they were unable to reach a verdict.  Judge S. Ann Brobst gave them an "Allen charge", instructing the jurors to re-examine their views of the evidence.  The verdict encompassed an award of $8,800 in past dental bills (1/2 of the actual bills), $30,000.00 for future care  and only $1.00 for pain and suffering.  The dentist's attorneys have filed a motion for a new trial, arguing the jury's verdict may not have been unanimous and represented a "compromise" on liability.  The plaintiff's attorney said his client was both "vindicated and disappointed" in the verdict, as is will cost between $30,000 and $60,000 to repair the damage caused by the dentist.