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Jury returns defense verdict in favor of gastroenterologist
The patient presented to the defendant gastroenterologist on Dec. 12, 2016, complaining of constipation. She had a longstanding history of irritable bowel syndrome, as well colon resection surgery years earlier for severe diverticulitis.
Adequate anesthesia not provided during C-section — $2.5M verdict
The plaintiff was laboring with her first child when the baby’s heart rate plummeted. The OB determined an emergency C-section was necessary and the team was summoned.
Woman suffers nerve injury, pain after dental procedure — $550,000 settlement
The plaintiff, a female dental patient in her 30s, presented to an oral and maxillofacial surgeon for evaluation of her three wisdom teeth (numbers 16, 17 and 32). Radiology showed the lower third molars (17 and 32) were in very close proximity to the inferior alveolar nerve (IAN), so extractions presented a high risk of nerve injury.
Man’s fall after knee surgery resulted in MRSA infection — defense verdict
The plaintiff underwent total knee arthroplasty in August 2016. Three weeks later, he returned to see the defendant due to wound drainage after a reported fall. The defendant recommended wound care and close follow-up.
Breathing tube placed in esophagus, not trachea — $5M verdict
This wrongful death case arising from medical malpractice involved care provided at Southern Virginia Regional Medical Center in Emporia. The decedent, 50, was rescued by first responders from a house fire.
Nursing home resident broke femur in shower fall — $315,000 settlement
Doe, age 64, was admitted to Woe Nursing Home in 2016 with a seizure disorder and prior stroke and was assessed as being cognitively impaired. Doe required extensive assistance for her activities of daily living with one to two staff member assistants due to her stroke and left-sided paralysis.
Acute renal failure follows woman’s hysterectomy — $1.5M settlement
The plaintiff, age 36, went to see the defendant gynecologist with complaints of chronic pelvic pain and was diagnosed with chronic pelvic pain and stage II endometriosis.
Jury returns defense verdict following six-day trial
Type of action: Medical malpractice Injuries alleged: Thoracic outlet syndrome and occipital neuralgia Court: Fairfax County Circuit Court Case no.: 2020-9335 Tried before: Jury Name of judge or mediator: Judge Tania M.L. Saylor Date resolved: 5/10/2023 Demand: $5,000,000 Verdict or settlement: Verdict Amount: $0 (defense) Attorneys for defendant: Paul T. Walkinshaw and Timothy D. Fisher, [&hellip[...]
Cauda equina syndrome developed after procedure — $625,000 settlement
Type of action: Medical malpractice Injuries alleged: Improper performance of thoracic kyphoplasty resulting in emergency hospitalization, development of cauda equina syndrome and surgical intervention Date resolved: 3/22/2023 Verdict or settlement: Settlement Amount: $625,000 Attorneys for plaintiff: Travis W. Markley, Richard L. Nagle, James N. Knaack and Benjamin M. Wengerd, Reston Description [...]
Man died from pancreatic cancer after delayed response — $1.8M settlement
Type of action: Medical malpractice Injuries alleged: Failure to respond to elevated pancreatic tumor markers, leading to significant delay in diagnosis and treatment and resulting in untimely death Date resolved: 3/16/2023 Verdict or settlement: Settlement Amount: $1,800,000 Attorneys for plaintiff: Travis W. Markley, Richard L. Nagle, James N. Knaack, Benjamin M. Wengerd and Heather E. […[...]
Woman claims hospital did not offer appropriate exam
Where a woman alleged that she went to a hospital emergency room with infected sores and a variety of symptoms, but that she did not receive the type of screening that the hospital would ordinarily conduct for patients with the same symptoms, she plausibly alleged a claim for violation of the Emergency Medical Treatment and […]
Low potassium led to cardiac arrest, death of patient — $1M settlement
Type of action: Medical malpractice Injuries alleged: Failure to correct low potassium resulting in cardiac arrest and death Date resolved: 5/25/2023 Verdict or settlement: Settlement Amount: $1,000,000 Attorneys for plaintiff: Brewster S. Rawls and Harrison W. Long, Richmond Description of case: A 55-year-old married woman and mother of adult children was brought to the hospital […]
Verdicts & Settlements
- Woodshop incident leads to amputation of fingers — $1.3M settlement
- Motorcyclist’s foot amputated in collision — $7M settlement
- Contractor rear-ended on interstate on way to wedding — $825,000 settlement
- Man suffers back injury in crash with out-of-state driver — $530,000 settlement
- Driver crossed center line, struck 89-year-old’s vehicle — $1.2M settlement
- Jury returns defense verdict in favor of gastroenterologist
- Teens killed in T-bone collision with officer — $3.1M settlement
- Man sustained subdural hematoma in rear-end collision —$1.15M settlement
- Adequate anesthesia not provided during C-section — $2.5M verdict
- Tenant fell ill from mold in apartment — $588,000 verdict
- Woman suffers nerve injury, pain after dental procedure — $550,000 settlement
- Driver struck child exiting school bus — $750,000 settlement
Opinion Digests
- Suit over historic mansion and estate dismissed
- Former employee’s claims survive motion to dismiss
- Equal Pay Act doesn’t apply to applicant
- Court rejects invocation of attorney-client privilege
- Evidence supported competency determination
- Appellees had power to remove business manager
- No continuance after witnesses failed to appear
- No actual or constructive eviction in warranty case
- Gas distribution pipeline exempt from ZBA regulation
- Improper venue in air pollution regulation matter
- No benefits awarded in unemployment comp case
- No immunity for judge who personally oversaw search
