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Man died during heart surgery – Defense Verdict
William Johnson, age 51, had longstanding cardiac arrhythmia resulting in cardiomyopathy and a severely reduced ejection fraction (29 percent). In February 2015, he underwent an endocardial ablation procedure in an attempt to cure the arrhythmias. The procedure failed. On March 5, 2015, he underwent a more invasive and risky epicardial ablation, which involves ablating (or […]
Man suffered cramps, pain, waited two days to go to ER – Defense Verdict
Plaintiff, a mid-50s medical professional, presented to urgent care with complaints of nausea, gas, abdominal cramps and pain. The urgent care physician performed a detailed assessment and noted some mild tenderness to deep palpation on the right side, but what was otherwise a normal abdomen. Blood testing was ordered and the patient was advised to […]
Man died during heart surgery – $7,000,000 Defense Verdict
William Johnson, age 51, had longstanding cardiac arrhythmia resulting in cardiomyopathy and a severely reduced ejection fraction (29 percent). In February 2015, he underwent an endocardial ablation procedure in an attempt to cure the arrhythmias. The procedure failed. On March 5, 2015, he underwent a more invasive and risky epicardial ablation, which involves ablating (or […]
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 center, the patient had been hospitalized due to the cellulitis and diagnosed with acute renal […]
Plaintiff sought millions in airplane lease case, recovers $0 – Defense Verdict
In a case where the plaintiff sought $5,520,000, where defense witnesses were prohibited from testifying and where defense documents were excluded from evidence, the defense obtained a defense jury verdict of $0 after a two 1/2 day trial. Plaintiff, an airplane lessor and airplane parts consignor, brought the action alleging the breach of a two-page […]
Plaintiff claimed delay in surgery exacerbated injury – Defense Verdict
Plaintiff alleged that he was misdiagnosed and received negligent treatment after a left biceps tendon rupture. After an injury at work, the patient was seen in defendant’s urgent care clinic. A physician assistant diagnosed a forearm and arm strain and referred the patient to the occupational medicine physician. The occupational medicine physician suspected distal biceps […]
Girl’s claim against health club for injury in tractor tire fails – Defense Verdict
Plaintiff, a 6-year-old girl, sued a national health club facility for injuries allegedly suffered after she fell from a tractor tire maintained on the facility’s turf field. During early evening hours while waiting for a swim lesson, plaintiff, her younger brother, and plaintiff ’s mother were running on the outdoor turf field of defendant’s facility. […]
Testing for rare genetic mutation not standard of care – Defense Verdict
Patient died following one cycle of FOLFOX chemotherapy after a diagnosis of Stage IIIB colon cancer. It was later determined that patient had a rare genetic mutation that affected his ability to metabolize 5-FU, the active agent in FOLFOX. Administrator alleged that medical oncologist failed to properly obtain patient’s informed consent because medical oncologist did […]
Man sued dentist over teeth removal, unworkable dentures – Defense Verdict
On July 27, 2011, plaintiff presented to the defendant general dentist complaining of loose teeth. The defendant diagnosed plaintiff with Stage IV periodontitis, recommended extraction of all but six teeth and dentures as a prosthetic. Plaintiff decided to move forward with the plan and underwent extraction on Aug. 31, 2011. Over the next four months, […]
Patient claimed lack of monitoring resulted in rape – Defense Verdict
Plaintiff filed a lawsuit against defendant mental health hospital seeking over $30 million in damages. She alleged that it had failed to prevent her alleged rape by another patient. She sued for violation of the Virginia Consumer Protection Act, general negligence, medical malpractice and punitive damages. The VCPA claim was dismissed on a motion for […]
Doctors sued for failure to take actions before stroke – Defense Verdict
Plaintiff suffered a sub-arachnoid hemorrhage on March 22, 2009, and was immediately transferred to hospital. Upon arrival, plaintiff was found to have an extensive F3 SAH and was diagnosed as a Hunt-Hess Grade 3 critically ill patient. After 8 days, plaintiff began to experience vasospasms causing further neurological symptoms. Interventional neuro-radiologist asked to perform procedure [&h[...]
Doctor sued over handling of post-surgery complications – Defense Verdict
The defendant doctor performed a robotic-assisted ventral hernia repair, without apparent complication. Five days post-op, the patient presented to the emergency department with complaints of nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain and bloating. A CT scan showed a small bowel obstruction, with possible early abscess. The defendant examined the patient and felt that the most likely diagnosis [&helli[...]
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
