Trial Set for TV's "Extreme Makeover" LASIK Surgeon

Los Angeles, January 5, 2005 - Robert Maloney, MD, well known for his
role on ABC's successful "Extreme Makeover," will be the subject
of a jury trial set for April 6, 2005 in Los Angeles Superior Court,
Santa Monica, CA. In a civil suit, Maloney has been charged by one of
his LASIK patients with negligence, battery, and fraud. The case will
be heard in the Los Angeles Superior Court at Santa Monica.

The case stems from injuries inflicted on Judy Chang, a patient of Dr.
Maloney's, in 2000. Chang alleges that Maloney performed a non-FDA
approved LASIK procedure for vision correction without her knowledge
and consent.  Not only did Chang suffer permanent vision loss but
metallic debris were  embedded in her eyes as a result of the
procedure.

Chang alleges that Maloney and his staff knowingly concealed that the
LASIK procedure performed was non-FDA approved despite the fact that
she was given assurances that it was FDA approved.

A detailed cause of action can be obtained from the LA County Clerks
office.

LASIK vision correction surgery, much like the recently prescription
drugs Vioxx and Celebrex, became a bestseller on the strength of
advertising aimed directly at consumers. Similarly, the LASIK patient
"informed consent" has become a hot bed for litigation due to
omissions and bait-and-switch tactics. An extensive backgrounder on
refractive surgery, in particular, the informed consent and LASIK
surgery, can be found at
http://www.lasikfraud.com/news/archives/000011.html