Negligence And Malpractice

The family of a deceased Los Angeles man reached a $250,000 settlement with the City of Los Angeles Fire Department over claims of negligent emergency medical care. The wrongful death lawsuit accused two LAFD EMTs of failing to provide the standard of care required under California law, leading to the patient’s death. Filed in 2021, the case alleged professional negligence and loss of companionship. Before trial, the City approved the settlement to resolve all claims without admitting liability. The agreement brought closure to a grieving family’s pursuit of accountability while protecting the City from prolonged litigation.

The case of Sheila Esfahani Goe, et al. v. Zirius, Inc., et al., filed in Los Angeles Superior Court, concluded with a confidential settlement where the defendants, including Mountain View Mortuary, agreed to pay the plaintiffs a total of $950,000. The family had sued after discovering the alleged mishandling of a deceased relative's remains, claiming severe emotional distress, negligence, and a breach of the professional trust implicit in mortuary services. The complaint detailed that the defendants had failed to properly prepare and manage the body, causing the family immense mental anguish. By settling, both parties avoided a full trial on the claims of negligence and intentional infliction of emotional distress, bringing the emotionally charged lawsuit to an official conclusion.

The lengthy medical malpractice trial, Weinberg, Harlan, Co-Executor of the Estate Et Al v. The Stamford Hospital Et Al (FBT-CV20-6099514-S), reached a decisive conclusion on September 18, 2025. The lawsuit, initially filed against multiple parties, ultimately centered on the claim that Dr. Michael Bernstein, M.D., was medically negligent in the treatment of Robert Joseph Weinberg, who died in May 2018. The Estate of Robert Weinberg had sought substantial damages, arguing that the physician’s actions fell below the acceptable standard of care and directly caused the patient's wrongful death. Following the presentation of conflicting expert testimony regarding the complexity of Mr. Weinberg’s medical condition and the appropriateness of the care rendered, the Bridgeport jury returned a verdict firmly in favor of the defendant, Dr. Bernstein. The jury found that the plaintiffs failed to meet their burden of proof, thus dismissing the claims of medical negligence and absolving the doctor of liability.

A medical malpractice lawsuit was filed in Vanderburgh Circuit Court by John and Andrea Ferguson against Dr. Sridhar Banuru. The Plaintiffs alleged the doctor's care on or about February 18, 2018, fell below the standard of care, causing injury to John Ferguson and loss of consortium to Andrea Ferguson. The Defendant, Dr. Banuru, denied all claims of negligence. His defense prominently relied on a unanimous Medical Review Panel decision finding he did not deviate from the standard of care. The defense further raised statutory limitations and comparative fault as complete defenses. The case proceeded to litigation, with both parties preparing expert testimony regarding the applicable standard of care.

Sarah Jane Early visited her OB-GYN in February 2018, reporting a palpable lump in her right breast. A diagnostic mammogram and ultrasound were performed and reviewed by Dr. Inga Edwin, who reported benign results. No biopsy or follow-up was recommended. Two years later, Ms. Early was diagnosed with stage 3 breast cancer. She filed a lawsuit with her husband against both Dr. Edwin and nurse practitioner Mary Blanchard for failing to act on clinical signs. On March 10, 2025, a Johnston County jury found both Defendants negligent, holding them responsible for the delay in diagnosis and resulting harm.

The wrongful death case of Theod Simonian, et al. v. Glendale Adventist Medical Center, et al. stemmed from the 2018 death of 77-year-old Razmi Simon. After a hip surgery at Glendale Adventist, Simon’s health declined rapidly following chest pain, a heart attack, kidney failure, and cardiac arrest. His family alleged malpractice, negligence, and wrongful death, claiming hospital staff ignored warning signs and mishandled his care. Defendants, including physicians and Adventist Health, denied liability, arguing Simon’s age and health complications explained his decline. On August 21, 2025, a Los Angeles jury returned a defense verdict, finding no negligence by Dr. Michael Abdulian or Dr. Vahe Badalian. The Simon family did not receive compensation.

In October 2020, 11-year-old Ava Wilson, in remission from leukemia, visited Advocate Children’s Hospital for outpatient care. Days later, she died of morphine toxicity. Her family alleged the hospital prescribed excessive morphine without proper monitoring, leading to Ava’s preventable death. A Cook County jury found the hospital negligent and awarded the family $20.5 million in damages for their loss. The verdict underscored the importance of strict medication protocols and careful monitoring in pediatric care settings.

The case of Dirgo v. Chin began with an eye surgery that left the patient with lasting complications. On February 26, 2019, Michael Dirgo of Ellington went to Ratchford Eye Center in Berlin, Connecticut, for a procedure called a laser iridotomy. The surgery was performed by ophthalmologist Dr. Daniel W. Chin, who was then practicing at the Eye Center.A laser iridotomy is a common treatment used to relieve pressure in the eye by creating a small opening in the iris. Dirgo expected the surgery would improve his eye health and preserve his vision. Instead, he began to suffer light sensitivity, glare, halos, and headaches almost immediately afterward. Despite repeated follow-up visits, his symptoms continued for years. By 2022, he sought a second opinion at Massachusetts Eye and Ear Hospital, where he was told the procedure had been performed incorrectly.Dirgo filed his lawsuit in April 2023, naming both Dr. Chin and Ratchford Eye Center as Defendants. He claimed medical n

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

Jacob Thompson, through his parents, filed a medical malpractice lawsuit against Dr. Kevin Burners, a radiologist, alleging negligence after a misdiagnosis that led to an appendix rupture and an extended hospital stay. The case was filed in the Tennessee Circuit Court, Eighth Judicial District. Judge Lynne T. Ingram presided over this case. [Case number: 21-1194] Jacob Thompson, aged 14, arrived at the ER of Tristar StoneCrest Medical Center at 5:00 a.m. on April 17, 2020. He reported pain in his lower right quadrant and mentioned eating "Hot Cheetos" the previous night. The attending ER doctor suspected appendicitis and ordered an ultrasound. Although the ultrasound did not visualize the appendix, the risk of appendicitis remained high, so Thompson was discharged. Later that morning, at 10:48 a.m., Thompson returned to the Children's Hospital at Tristar Centennial with increased pain. His white blood cell count reached 16,000, and his blood pressure measured 156/101. The me

A $56M jury verdict in a Jiu Jitsu injury case was upheld by the California Supreme Court. The court found that an instructor acted negligently, leaving a beginner student paralyzed. This landmark ruling highlights the critical role of safety and oversight in martial arts training.

Frank Diplacido vs UPMC et al On February 21, 2020, Plaintiff Frank Diplacido filed a medical malpractice lawsuit in the Pennsylvania State, Court of Common Pleas, Allegheny County, Civil Division(Case number: GD-20-002851 ). This case was assigned to Judge Klein Arnold I. Frank DiPlacido, acting individually and as Executor of the Estate of his late wife, Marianne DiPlacido, filed a medical malpractice lawsuit against UPMC Presbyterian Shadyside, UPMC, University of Pittsburgh Cancer Institute Cancer Services, UPMC Hillman Cancer Center, and several physicians. He alleged that their negligence led to an unnecessary and ultimately fatal medical procedure. Marianne DiPlacido initially sought medical attenti