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Some Nurses Not Covered By New Jersey Medical-Malpractice Reform

Guy Gilligan sued Susan Junod, an LPN, and her employer Virtua Surgical Group after his wife died a week after undergoing colon surgery. Gilligan claimed he called Junod repeatedly for advice because his wife was in pain and couldn’t eat, but the nurse told him she had post-operative gas and should take her medications, try to eat and walk around…legalnewsline.com, Some nurses not covered by New Jersey medical-malpractice reform, Daniel Fisher, Nov 2022

November 27, 2022

Is It Medical Malpractice or Ordinary Negligence?

In general, claims that are related to the promotion of a patient’s health or a healthcare provider’s professional expertise, skill, or judgment are considered claims of medical malpractice, while claims that are unrelated to these issues are considered claims of ordinary negligence…barrettlaw.com, Is it medical malpractice or ordinary negligence?

November 20, 2022

$77 Million Verdict in Georgia Wrongful Death Lawsuit

Nick was admitted to Metro Atlanta Recovery Residences (MARR). Nick’s doctor had prescribed lithium and Seroquel and Nick was “medically stable” when he was admitted to the facility….enjuris.com, $77 Million Verdict in Georgia Wrongful Death Lawsuit, Sep 2022

November 13, 2022

COVID Lawsuits Have Arrived: Which Doctors Are At Risk?

Physicians working in acute care settings such as emergency departments and urgent care centers are the primary targets in COVID-related lawsuits involving doctors, say legal analysts. However, other specialties are also being affected. Physicians being sued include some who practiced telemedicine during the pandemic…medscape.com, COVID lawsuits have arrived: Which doctors are at risk? Alicia Gallegos, Oct 2022

November 6, 2022

A Defense Verdict Favoring Nurse Sued For Failed Anesthesia Attempts

A nurse was found not liable for an injury that occurred to a patient due to failed intubation attempts during an abdominal liposuction…law.com, Miami Jury Renders Defense Verdict, Finding Nurse Had No Reason to Disclose Failed Anesthesia Attempts, Melissa Siegel, Oct 2022

October 30, 2022

Birth Injury Case Resolved For $13 Million

A Hudson County Superior Court judge on May 10 granted approval to a $13 million settlement in a medical malpractice suit, Williams v. Jersey City Medical Center, on behalf of a child whose brain damage was allegedly caused by errors during childbirth…law.com, Birth Injury Case Resolves For $13 Million in Hudson County, Charles Toutant, Sep 2022

September 11, 2022

Spinal Injury Negligence Leads To $15.5 Million Verdict

Neurosurgeon Mark A. Fulton, MD, failed to diagnose and subsequently treat an injury that resulted in permanent paralysis,
said the jury in a verdict that came after a monthlong trial in a Brevard County, Florida, circuit court…medscape.com, Spinal Injury Diagnosis, Repair ‘Negligence’ Ends in $15.5 Million Verdict, Alicia Ault, Aug, 2022

September 4, 2022

Highest Ever $10M Verdict For Dental Malpractice Case

DeKalb County State Court jury awarded record-setting $10 million dental medical-malpractice verdict to patient Ms. Crawford who was permanently injured during root canal procedure…law.com, $10M Awarded in Ga.: Litigators Secure ‘Highest Verdict’ for Dental Malpractice, Cedra Mayfield, August 2022

August 28, 2022

$15.5M Jury Verdict for Paralyzed Victim

Plaintiff Jean Magloire and his wife sued defendants Health First Inc., its subsidiary Holmes Regional Medical Center and two of its doctors, Mark Fulton and Jared Thomas for lack of care…law.com, Miami Attorneys Land $15.5M Jury Verdict for Paralyzed Victim, Michael A Mora, Aug 2022

August 21, 2022

$18M Verdict to Woman For A Delayed Cancer Prognosis

Four years ago, Kerri Downes, 22 at the time, was concerned when she discovered a lump in her right breast. She went to a nurse practitioner on March 29, 2018, and was told it was benign and there was nothing to be worried about…dailylocal.com, Chester County woman, 26, wins $18 million jury verdict in breast cancer malpractice case, Fran Maye, July 2022

August 14, 2022

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