Case Results: Misdiagnosis

$2 Million Misdiagnosis Results In Severe Brain Damage On March 20, the Plaintiff’s Decedent was a 43‑year‑old female who presented to the Defendant Hospital’s emergency department with complaints of abdominal pain, nausea and vomiting due to a gallstone.  Accordingly, on March 21, she underwent an endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP) for the gallstone, which was conducted … Continued

$2 Million Misdiagnosis of Septic Shock On April 3, the Minor Plaintiff, a 14-year-old male, presented to the Defendant’s office with complaints of fever, body aches, pain and a harsh cough. He was seen by the Defendant who was a physician assistant.  After a cursory examination, the Defendant PA diagnosed the Minor Plaintiff with an … Continued

$1.75 Million Hospital Negligence On March 16, 2015, the Plaintiff, was a 35-year-old woman was admitted to the Defendant Hospital due to an E-coli infection in her right eye and leg. Due to the infection, she was blind in her right eye and had difficulty ambulating due to pain and weakness in her right leg. … Continued

$1.75 Million Lung Cancer On July 7, the Plaintiff, then 63 years old, presented to the Defendant Hospital for the purpose of undergoing angiography. She was seen by a vascular surgeon who was an employee of the Defendant Hospital. Prior to undergoing the procedure, the Plaintiff was provided with a chest x-ray. The interpreting radiologist (also … Continued

$1.75 Million Colon Cancer On January 26, the Claimant was referred to the Defendant gastroenterologist. The purpose of the referral was for specific complaints of rectal bleeding. It is alleged that the standards of care therefore required the Defendant to rule out the prospect of colon cancer. That same day, the Defendant performed a flexible sigmoidoscopy, … Continued

$1.75 Million Failure to Timely Diagnose Bladder Cancer Lead to Death The Decedent saw one of the Defendants for complaints which included burning on urination as well as nocturia (frequent urination at night). The symptoms lasted for five days. This Defendant performed a dipstick, which indicated that there was blood in the urine. The Decedent … Continued

$1.75 Million Cancer Misdiagnosis On July 7, the Plaintiff, then 63 years old, presented to the Defendant Hospital for the purpose of undergoing angiography. She was seen by a vascular surgeon who was an employee of the Defendant Hospital. Prior to undergoing the procedure, the Plaintiff was provided with a chest x-ray. The interpreting radiologist … Continued

$1.6 Million Appendicitis On November 10, the Plaintiffs’ Decedent was a 34 year-old male with no previous medical conditions and/or complaints, was presented to the Defendant Hospital emergency room for emergency care and treatment. At that time, the Plaintiffs’ Decedent presented with a history of eight hours of nausea and vomiting with severe abdominal pain … Continued

$1.6 Million Misdiagnosis On November 10, the Plaintiffs’ Decedent, was a 34‑year-old male with no previous medical conditions and/or complaints, was presented to the Defendant Hospital emergency room for emergency care and treatment.  At that time, the Plaintiffs’ Decedent presented with a history of eight hours of nausea and vomiting with severe abdominal pain on … Continued

$1.5 Million Cancer Misdiagnosis On September 7, the Plaintiff’s Decedent saw the Defendant for complaints involving his left knee and hip. After examination, the Defendant prescribed Vioxx in an effort to treat the Defendant’s condition conservatively. As a result of the continuing knee pain, the Defendant referred the Plaintiff’s Decedent for an MRI of the left … Continued