Medical Malpractice

Dordick Law Corporation secured a $1.325 million settlement for a pedestrian who suffered a mild traumatic brain injury after being hit by a school bus in Alameda County. The firm overcame defense challenges over delayed diagnosis and pre-existing conditions by presenting expert medical testimony and preparing aggressively for trial. The case underscores the hidden dangers of MTBI, school bus safety concerns, and the importance of thorough legal advocacy.

A Denver jury awarded $3.1 million to a man who became a quadriplegic after a hospital discharged him without diagnosing a spinal cord injury. Despite presenting with leg paralysis, the ER doctor failed to order an MRI. Attorneys David S. Woodruff and Henry Miniter used medical animations at trial to prove the negligence. The award reflects the jury’s recognition that earlier treatment could have prevented permanent paralysis.

A Florida jury awarded $4.1 million to the family of Gerald Sanford, a 72-year-old man who died after an unnecessary stent procedure performed by Dr. Amarnath Vedere. The verdict followed allegations of medical negligence, failure to obtain informed consent, and undisclosed financial conflicts. The swift decision sends a powerful message about accountability in patient care.

In a high-profile case, a Philadelphia jury awarded $4.1 million to Alexandra Wolfson, Jason Hoffman, and their daughter Camille after a traumatic delivery and a disturbing invasion of privacy. A midwife secretly photographed the newborn’s cranial deformity and posted it online, mocking the child publicly. The jury found multiple parties negligent and assigned 85% of the blame to the midwife, awarding $1.5 million specifically for the privacy breach.

Jessica Ross and Treveon Taylor Sr. received a $2.25 million jury award after Dr. Jackson Gates posted graphic videos of their baby’s autopsy online. The court issued a default judgment and found Gates liable for emotional distress and invasion of privacy. A separate malpractice suit against the hospital and delivering doctor is ongoing.

A Bernalillo County jury awarded more than $40 million to the Leonard family in a medical negligence case against Presbyterian Healthcare Services. The lawsuit stemmed from the hospital’s failure to diagnose hypoglycemia in a premature newborn, resulting in permanent brain damage. The verdict includes compensation for lifelong care and punitive damages, and raises concerns about hospital safety protocols statewide.

A Miami-Dade jury awarded $3.3 million to Lissette Ramirez in a medical malpractice lawsuit involving failed foot surgeries performed by Dr. Stephen Wigley. The case centered on two procedures that caused lasting damage, followed by multiple corrective surgeries. The jury found Dr. Wigley and his clinics liable after they failed to respond to the lawsuit, leading to a default judgment. The award includes compensation for pain, medical costs, and permanent impairment.

Denise Wood filed a lawsuit in San Bernardino Superior Court. She sued St. Mary Medical Center, Providence Health Services, and three medical professionals. The incident occurred on May 13, 2019, while Wood was visiting her mother at St. Mary Medical Center in Apple Valley, California. During the visit, Wood slipped on liquid on the hospital floor and fell. Hospital staff transported her to the emergency room. Doctors performed an X-ray that revealed a hip fracture. However, the complaint alleges they failed to disclose the injury.Wood slipped on a wet floor inside the hospital. She claims the staff failed to maintain safe premises. After the fall, medical staff treated her but allegedly did not inform her of the fracture. The complaint argues the defendants intentionally concealed the injury to avoid liability. Wood believes she could have received proper care earlier if they had been honest about her condition.

A Connecticut state jury recently returned a defense verdict in a medical malpractice lawsuit filed by Donna Gecewicz against Orthopedic Associates of Middletown, P.C. and Dr. Thomas Larson over an allegedly negligent knee replacement surgery. Gecewicz claimed that malpositioned components during a 2018 arthroplasty caused chronic pain, instability, and required revision surgery. The case, filed in Middlesex County Superior Court, concluded after the jury found the defendants were not liable for medical negligence, resulting in a judgment in their favor and no damages awarded to the plaintiff.

Philip J. Gilberti filed a medical malpractice lawsuit against Magued R. Fadly, M.D. and Magued R. Fadly, M.D., Inc., doing business as California Spine & Pain Institute for negligence in the administration of spinal epidural injections leading to paralysis. The lawsuit was filed in the California Superior Court, Los Angeles County, and was presided over by Judges J. Stephen Czuleger, Valerie Salkin, Michelle Williams Court, Shirley K. Watkins, Paul A. Bacigalupo, Virginia Keeny, Serena R. Murillo, and Kristin S. Escalante. [Case number: 19STCV13518] Philip J. Gilberti, the plaintiff, claimed that Magued R. Fadly, M.D., California Spine & Pain Institute, and Does 1 to 10 were responsible for the damages he suffered. He argued that their actions or failures to act directly caused his injuries. On Febr

On July 7, 2021, Plaintiff Milton C. Thomas, II filed a medical malpractice lawsuit in the Connecticut Superior Court, Stamford Judicial District (Case number: FST-CV21-6052566-S). Judge Edward Krumeich presided over this case. Judy Thomas underwent elective right total hip replacement surgery on July 15, 2019, to treat osteoarthritis. Dr. William T. Schmidt performed the procedure at Greenwich Hospital. She was discharged on July 17, 2019, with postoperative instructions. These included physical therapy, aspirin to prevent blood clots, and a follow-up appointment in two weeks. During a follow-up call on July 17, 2019, Judy Thomas reported discomfort. However, she noted good mobility and confirmed that she was taking aspirin, though in a different dosage than prescribed. She also complained that her TED stockings were u

Michelle Papacek filed a medical malpractice lawsuit against two radiologists over their alleged failure to diagnose breast cancer. The lawsuit was filed in the Indiana Superior Court, Hamilton County. Judge William J. Hughes presided over this lawsuit. [Case number: 29D03-2212-CT-9807] On August 24, 2018, Mi