$1 Million Doctor Negligence On April 2, the Plaintiff, who was 53 years old at the time, was admitted to the Defendant Hospital for elective cervical laminectomy. By April 16, the Plaintiff returned because her incision which was painful, red and draining purulent material.  Accordingly, the surgeon cultured fluid, which revealed a heavy growth of … Continued

$1 Million Doctor Negligence Leads to Death From Undiagnosed and Untreated Aortic Dissection On November 7, the Decedent, age 43, saw the Defendant Physician.  On presentation, the Decedent demonstrated signs and symptoms indicative of an aortic aneurysm/dissection (i.e. chest pain, evidence of pericardial effusion, aortic regurgitation, in addition to aortic dilatation).  The Plaintiff alleged that … Continued

$1.04 Million Surgical Errors On September 26, Plaintiff, a 64 year old male, presented to the Defendant Hospital and reported low back pain and symptomatology which had worsened. A prior MRI confirmed disc pathology at L4-5 and S1. After examination, the Defendant’s personnel advised the Claimant to undergo surgery for correction of his condition. After a … Continued

$1.2 Million Pulmonary Embolus Resulting in Death On May 1, the Plaintiff’s Decedent experienced acute onset of severe shortness of breath, chest pressure as well as numbness and tingling in her arms while driving her car.  She lost consciousness and was transported to the Defendant Hospital by emergency personnel.  While in the emergency room, she … Continued

$1.2 Million Aneurysm On October 13, the Plaintiff, returned to her home from her employment suffering with a new onset, severe headache. She called her Defendant physician and requested to be seen. In response, the Defendant office made an appointment for October 17. At that time, the Plaintiff had the following signs and symptoms: she complained … Continued

$1.25 Million Stroke On July 24, the Plaintiff was brought to the Defendant Hospital via ambulance. She arrived at approximately 1:30 p.m. with complaints of significant right-sided weakness and a change in mental status. She was confused and shortly thereafter became drowsy, clumsy, and was slurring her speech. She was seen by a resident at the … Continued

$1.25 Million Bowel Resection On June 10, the Plaintiff’s Decedent presented to the Defendant Hospital with a five-day history of periumbilical pain and nausea. In the emergency department, a CT scan was ordered which revealed a thickening of the mesentery. Accordingly, the Defendant was engaged as the Decedent’s general surgeon. It is alleged that the Defendant … Continued