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Cardiologist not informed of chest X-ray results — Defense verdict
Virginia Lawyers Weekly//October 3, 2022//
Cardiologist not informed of chest X-ray results — Defense verdict
Virginia Lawyers Weekly//October 3, 2022//
Type of action: Medical malpractice
Injuries alleged: Delay in diagnosis and treatment of lung cancer
Name of case: Lohman v. Krishnan
Court: Fairfax Circuit Court
Case no.: 2017-14850
Tried before: Jury
Name of judge or mediator: Judge David A. Oblon
Date resolved: 4/21/2022
Demand: $5,000,000
Verdict or settlement: Verdict
Amount: $0 (defense)
Attorneys for defendant (and city): Paul T. Walkinshaw and Christine A. Bondi, Fairfax
Description of case: Plaintiff alleged the defendant cardiologist failed to inform the decedent about the results of a chest X-ray that showed a potential lung mass. But the cardiologist did not order the chest X-ray and was not informed of its results. Thus, a plea in bar based on Va. Code § 8.01-581.18:1 was asserted, and a jury trial was requested. After a three-day trial and approximately 45 minutes of deliberations, the jury returned a defense verdict.
Paul Walkinshaw, defense counsel, provided case information.
[022-T-111]
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