Devon Washick-Ortega has filed a lawsuit against her dentist, alleging medical malpractice and battery after a series of dental procedures left her in severe discomfort and emotional distress. The complaint was lodged by Burke Hansen at the Superior Court of California, County of San Francisco, on September 23, 2024, targeting Dr. Kirk Pasquinelli and his practice.
The case revolves around a dental implant procedure that began on June 16, 2021, when Washick-Ortega sought treatment for a reimplanted avulsed tooth that had been rejected by her body. Despite initial concerns about the viability of the site due to bone deterioration, Dr. Pasquinelli proceeded with an implant process that resulted in multiple infections and ultimately failed. According to the complaint, Washick-Ortega was subjected to a non-consensual procedure on October 2, 2023, while under heavy sedation and without her glasses, which she needed to read any consent forms. This procedure involved burying a failed implant post without proper info