May 29, 2021
Comments Off on Ophthalmology practice found not negligent in post-op treatment — Defense verdict
Type of action: Medical malpractice Injuries alleged: Permanent corneal scarring, permanent visual deficiencies Name of case: Hartranft v. Anonymous Ophthalmology Practice Court: Virginia Beach Circuit Court Tried before: Jury Name of judge or mediator: Judge James C. Lewis Date resolved: ...
Tagged with: Judge James C. Lewis Medical Malpractice Verdict Virginia Beach Circuit Court
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December 30, 2019
Comments Off on Lawyer sued over laser treatment, defendants prevail – Defense verdict
Plaintiff, a lawyer, alleged that defendants negligently failed to advise her of all of the risks and potential complications of a cosmetic laser procedure. Plaintiff claimed that defendants disregarded contraindications to the procedure; as a result, plaintiff suffered permanent scarring, ...
Tagged with: Judge James C. Lewis Medical Malpractice Million-Dollar Defense Verdicts Virginia Beach Circuit Court
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September 4, 2018
Comments Off on Woman with high BAC rear-ended motorcyclist – $442,000 Verdict
The plaintiff was stopped at a red light at an intersection in Virginia Beach. He pulled up next to a police officer, who was admiring his Harley-Davidson when the plaintiff was struck from behind. The plaintiff was thrown into the ...
Tagged with: Judge James C. Lewis Personal Injury Settlement Virginia Beach Circuit Court
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November 6, 2017
Comments Off on Man died of kidney failure, failure to monitor claimed – Defense Verdict
This lawsuit was brought by the estate of a 75-year-old patient who was admitted to a rehabilitation center for short-term rehabilitation following a diagnosis of cellulitis in his lower leg. Less than one week prior to admission to the rehabilitation ...
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July 25, 2017
Comments Off on Plaintiff wanted less than demand to avoid trial, but carrier balked – $50,000 Verdict
The plaintiff was a 26-year-old woman driving home along the Virginia Beach oceanfront at 11 p.m. The defendant ran a red light at the corner of Atlantic Avenue and Pacific Avenue. Plaintiff’s vehicle overturned, and the windshield blew out showering ...
Tagged with: Jeffrey F. Brooke Judge James C. Lewis Personal Injury Verdict Virginia Beach Circuit Court
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