Verdicts and Settlements

$205 Million Class Action For over 20 years, chicken processing giant Mountaire knew that it was polluting the groundwater and air of Millsboro, Delaware. Instead of fixing the problem, the company rapidly increased production and waste generation. The complete disregard for safety created a substantial threat to the people of Millsboro, contaminating their drinking water, … Continued

For over 25 years, Dr. Nikita Levy was a gynecologist practicing at Johns Hopkins Hospital. But in early 2013, a female technician in his office noticed some odd behavior on Dr. Levy’s part, which she reported to her superiors. Hospital security investigated and confronted Dr. Levy in his office, leading them to believe that he … Continued

In what has been called the “worst case of single perpetrator sexual abuse in the country,” former Delaware pediatrician Earl Bradley was convicted in 2011 of sexually assaulting former patients. After the criminal case, a civil class action was initiated to recover damages for the more than 900 children Dr. Bradley assaulted over the years … Continued

$39 Million Spinal Cord Injury On November 3, the Plaintiff, a healthy and productive 32-year-old black male, was detained by the Defendant, a duly authorized actual and/or apparent agent and/or employee of the State of Maryland, the Baltimore Police Department and the Mayor and City Council of Baltimore, regarding a potential traffic violation. This incident … Continued

$14.5 Million Hospital Negligence On January 12, 2016, the Minor Plaintiff was admitted to the Defendant Hospital for a sickle cell crisis. The Minor Plaintiff alleged that he underwent negligent blood transfusions ordered and supervised by duly authorized agents and/or employees of the Defendant Hospital. The Minor Plaintiff alleged that he was negligently over-transfused, causing … Continued

$9.75 Million Medical Negligence On March 24, the two year old Minor Plaintiff was admitted to the Defendant Hospital under the care of the Defendant pediatric urologist, due to bilateral vesicoureteral reflux urine backing up her ureter into the kidneys causing urinary tract infections. The Defendant surgically reimplanted the ureters on both sides to prevent the … Continued

$7 Million Birth Injury On the evening of May 9, the Plaintiff presented to the Defendant Hospital in labor.  The Plaintiff’s obstetrician was consulted via telephone at approximately 10:20 p.m. and the Plaintiff was instructed to walk.  At 5:40 a.m., a positive scalp stimulation during vaginal examination was documented — indicating the ongoing well-being of … Continued

$6.95 Million Birth Injury On November 21st, at approximately 7:45 p.m., the Plaintiff presented to the Defendant Hospital at 37-3/7 weeks gestation for induction of labor. Upon admission, she was 2 cm dilated, 90% effaced and at minus 2 station. She was given Cervidil and Pitocin to begin induction and augment labor. On November 23rd, the … Continued

$6.9 Million Spinal Cord Injury On October 2, the Infant Plaintiff was born following a scheduled cesarean section. At that time, a vestigial tail (fatty deposit) was noted at the base of the spine. The following day, an MRI of the spine confirmed the additional presence of a tethered cord at the L5 junction. Accordingly, on … Continued

$5.5 Million Brain Injury On October 9, the Infant Plaintiff was born at the Defendant Hospital at 30-4/7 weeks gestation, weighing 1350 grams with normal APGAR scores and a normal cord pH.  That same day, she received an ultrasound of the head which was unremarkable.  Shortly after birth, umbilical artery (UAC) and venous (UVC) catheters … Continued

$5.25 Million Medical Negligence On August 17, the Plaintiff presented to the emergency room of a local hospital for treatment of seizures. He had a documented history of seizure activity and had previously been seen at the same hospital for same problem. The health care providers at the hospital failed to monitor the patient appropriately … Continued

$5 Million Brain Injury On August 25, the Infant Plaintiff was born uneventfully and was discharged to go home with his mother shortly thereafter. Approximately one month after birth, the Infant Plaintiff began vomiting during the morning hours. His parents telephoned the Defendant pediatrician who informed them that the vomiting was probably due to the … Continued

$4.75 Million Medical Negligence The Minor Claimant, age 2, presented to the hospital on April 23, for a C1/C2 fusion.  The child had skeletal dysplasia, and required the C1/C2 fusion to stabilize his cervical spine.  At the time of the operation, the child was moving his arms and legs perfectly normally and, in fact, “was … Continued

$4 Million Misdiagnosis Results in Severe Brain Damage On September 1, the Plaintiff, a 52-year-old male, awakened unable to lift his right foot. He proceeded to the emergency department of the Defendant Hospital where he presented with a foot drop. Thereafter, a CT scan of the head was performed which revealed a hyperdense left parietal … Continued

$4 Million Failure to Perform A Timely Cesarean Section On November 7, at 2:00 p.m., the Plaintiff, a 16 year old, presented to the Defendant Hospital at term, in labor with her first pregnancy.  Her cervix was 5 centimeters dilated, 100% effaced and the baby’s head was at -2 station.  The fetal heart rate was … Continued

$4,000,000 On September 1, the Plaintiff, a 52-year-old male, awakened unable to lift his right foot. He proceeded to the emergency department of the Defendant Hospital where he presented with a foot drop. Thereafter, a CT scan of the head was performed which revealed a hyperdense left parietal lobe mass of the brain. The Plaintiff … Continued

$4 Million Misdiagnosis Resulting In Brain Injury And Paraplegia On September 1, the Plaintiff, a 52-year-old male, awakened unable to lift his right foot. He proceeded to the emergency department of the Defendant Hospital where he presented with a foot drop. Thereafter, a CT scan of the head was performed which revealed a hyperdense left … Continued

$3.95 Million Delayed Cesarean Section Causing Hypoxic Brain Damage On January 10, at 39 weeks 5/7 days gestation, the Plaintiff, then a 35 year old, began to experience vaginal bleeding at home which began at approximately 12:00 p.m.  She called an ambulance, and was taken to Mercy Medical Center.  She reported a 25 minute history … Continued

$3.75 Million Brain Bleed On February 27, the Plaintiff, then 26 years old, presented to the Defendant Hospital in labor. At that time, she was 37-5/7 weeks gestation with prior deliveries via cesarean section. She was admitted, received an epidural and proceeded to the operating room. She subsequently delivered via cesarean section on February 27. On … Continued

$3.75 Million Medical Negligence Resulting In Infant Brain Injury At 10:30 a.m. on March 26, the 7 month old Infant Plaintiff presented with his father to the Defendant Hospital’s emergency department reporting two days of diarrhea, the fact that the baby could not sit up for a matter of days, and fever in the range … Continued

$3.6 Million Amputation as a Result of Medical Negligence On May 6, the Plaintiff’s mother, took her one year old child to the Defendant Pediatrician’s office indicating that the child had experienced temperature spikes up to 105° over the preceding night.  Further, the Plaintiff indicated that the child was constantly pulling at his ears, and … Continued

$3.5 Million Surgical Errors A woman who experienced lower extremity paralysis following a bypass procedure claimed her treating surgeons negligently caused her injury. The defendants denied liability and claimed they acted within the standard of care. A Harford County jury found for the plaintiff and awarded her $3,557,398 against two surgeons and their employer. Defense … Continued

$3.5 Million Brain Injury The Infant Plaintiff was born at the Defendant Hospital on November 6th. Due to a number of abnormalities including hypoglycemia, thick meconium, temperature instability and poor feeding, this newborn required ongoing close surveillance of his condition. Contrary to the standards of care, the Defendant’s personnel permitted the Infant Plaintiff to simply … Continued

$3.5 Million Failure to Operate in a Timely Manner Causes Massive and Irreversible Hypoxic Brain Damage The Plaintiff, age 20, presented to the Defendant Hospital with complaints of abdominal pain, nausea and vomiting. Laboratory studies revealed a white blood count of 13,300 with a left shift, as well as elevated amylase and lipase levels with … Continued

$3.5 Million Bowel Resection On November 29, the Minor Plaintiff was sent by his family practitioner to the pediatric emergency department at the Defendant Anonymous Hospital due to abdominal pain with guarding, bloody vomiting, weakness and tachycardia. Within twenty-four hours of admission, he required fluid resuscitation due to severe dehydration, was lavaged because of the gastrointestinal … Continued

$3.5 Million Failure to Perform a Timely Cesarean Section On April 9, it is alleged that the Plaintiff presented to the Defendant Hospital at approximately 2:30 a.m., in labor.  By 3:30 a.m., a fetal monitoring device was affixed which produced a strip indicative of fetal stress.  It is further alleged that at the time the … Continued

$3.15 Million Anaphylactic Reaction to Medication Lead to Death On January 11, the Plaintiff’s Decedent voluntarily checked into the Defendant facility for alcohol dependency.  At the time of the Plaintiff’s Decedent’s admission, he was a 66-year old gentleman with no significant medical history other than hypertension for which he was taking 300 milligrams of Cardizem … Continued

$3 Million Medical Negligence Lead to Massive and Irreversible Brain Injury On August 20, the Plaintiff, a 21-year-old female, presented to the Defendant Hospital’s outpatient labor center at 27 weeks gestation.  After various tests and studies were completed, the Plaintiff was diagnosed with pre‑eclampsia.  The Defendants appropriately treated the Plaintiff for her pre-eclampsia, and stabilized … Continued

$3 Million Misdiagnosis Resulting in Paralysis Plaintiff was 61 years of age at the time of this medical occurrence. His medical history was notable for hypertension, hyperlipidemia, diabetes and bipolar disorder. His surgical history included lumbar surgery in the 1980s, lumbar surgery at L4/5 in 2006, as well as epidural infections from 2007 and 2008. … Continued

$2.75 Million Irreversible Brain Injury On July 8, the Plaintiff, arrived at the Defendant outpatient surgical center to undergo a colonoscopy as well as an EGD procedure (esophagogastroduodenoscopy).  The colonoscopy was performed uneventfully, followed by the EGD procedure.  The Plaintiff received Versed, Fentanyl and Propofol as her twilight anesthesia for the procedure. The Plaintiff alleged … Continued