Medical Malpractice

John Wilson sued Santa Clara County and Dr. Ken Miyazato, alleging repeated dental X-rays caused cataracts and blindness. He claimed negligence, patient rights violations, and fraud, seeking lost wages and damages. Defendants argued the lawsuit was barred by the Government Claims Act, immunity, and time limits. On May 20, 2025, the Superior Court sustained their demurrer without leave to amend, dismissing Wilson’s case and ordering each side to bear its own costs.

The family of Taniel Nishanian reached a $550,000 settlement with Los Angeles County over his death following a CT-guided liver biopsy at Keck Medical Center. They alleged negligent performance and follow-up care by Dr. Ramon Ter-Oganesyan caused fatal injuries. The County denies wrongdoing, citing defenses including comparative fault and legal immunities. Settlement awaits approval by the County’s Claims Board and Board of Supervisors.

In a dental negligence lawsuit filed by Bonnie Allison, the plaintiff alleged improper tooth extractions by Dr. Robert Wilde led to a retained root and sinus perforation. She sought nearly $1 million in damages. The defense denied all material claims and raised multiple affirmative defenses. On May 1, 2025, the jury found in favor of Dr. Wilde, awarding no damages and rejecting all allegations of malpractice.

A jury sided with a doctor and hospital in a medical malpractice trial, finding no negligence in a rare heart condition misdiagnosis claim.

A jury awarded $5.8 million to UC Irvine neurosurgeon Dr. Mark Linskey after finding the UC Regents retaliated against him for whistleblowing. Despite a prior $2M verdict and court order, the university continued to sideline him from core duties. Represented by Greene Broillet & Wheeler, LLP, Dr. Linskey proved a decade-long pattern of retaliation following his patient safety complaints. The verdict sends a strong message on protecting whistleblowers in academic medicine.

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.

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.

In December 2017, Alexandra Wolfson began prenatal care at Albert Einstein Medical Center in Philadelphia. Her care team included multiple physicians and midwives across affiliated facilities. Early exams and ultrasounds showed no fetal abnormalities. By April 2018, providers identified that the fetus was in breech position, but subsequent follow-up was lacking. Physicians did not order serial ultrasounds or educate Wolfson on fetal positioning risks. Providers also failed to respond adequately to Wolfson’s persistent pelvic and back pain, which could have indicated malpresentation.On August 3, 2018, at 37 weeks pregnant, Wolfson arrived at Einstein Medical Center Montgomery with complaints including decreased fetal movement, nausea, and high blood pressure. Her lab results showed abnormalities consistent with preeclampsia and active labor. Despite this, no physician evaluated her. A midwife consulted a doctor by phone, who cleared her for discharge. Three days later, Wolfson

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.