Sheldon Lipshutz

A North Hollywood couple whose 5-year-old son bled to death after having his tonsils removed in August filed suit Friday against two San Fernando Valley doctors and the hospital where the surgery was performed. The lawsuit, filed in Burbank Superior Court, alleges negligence and infliction of emotional distress and seeks $1 million in damages on behalf of Leticia and Dean Segal, whose son, Dean Jr., died Aug. 4, the day after the surgery.

A North Hollywood couple whose 5-year-old son bled to death after having his tonsils removed in August filed suit Friday against two San Fernando Valley doctors and the hospital where the surgery was performed. The lawsuit, filed in Burbank Superior Court, alleges negligence and infliction of emotional distress and seeks $1 million in damages on behalf of Leticia and Dean Segal, whose son, Dean Jr., died Aug. 4, the day after the surgery.

A North Hollywood couple whose 5-year-old son bled to death after having his tonsils removed in August filed a lawsuit Friday against two San Fernando Valley doctors and the North Hollywood hospital where the surgery was performed. The suit, filed in Burbank Superior Court, alleges negligence and infliction of emotional distress and seeks $1 million in general damages on behalf of Leticia and Dean Segal, whose son, Dean Jr., died Aug. 4, the day after surgery.

The Medical Board of California licenses physicians and other medical professionals. It also investigates medical complaints and issues disciplinary actions. The most serious penalties are license revocation, suspension and probation. These are the Los Angeles County medical professionals subject to serious disciplinary actions between Dec. 1, 1992, and July 30, 1993, according to medical board documents. Final actions are published only after all appeals are exhausted. DOCTORS Hai Abdul, M.D.