Negligence And Malpractice

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

Kevin McElrath filed a personal injury lawsuit against the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transit Authority (METRO) and Robert Albertazzi. He sought damages for injuries sustained in a bus-related incident. The bus negligence lawsuit was filed in the California Superior Court, Los Angeles County. Judges Ian C. Fusselman, Lisa R. Jaskol, Lee S. Arian, and Kerry Bensinger presided over this lawsuit. [Case number: 21STCV33539] At the time of the incident, McElrath lived in Los Angeles. He alleged that METRO operated as a municipal entity conducting business in the city. He also claimed that Robert Albertazzi, employed by METRO as a driver, was responsible for the collision and its consequences. According to McElrath, these defendants acted negligently, recklessly, or intentionally, lea

On August 06, 2019, Plaintiff Gaye Corselli, as the Administrator of Pearl Jackson’s estate, filed a wrongful death lawsuit against Westchester Park, LLC, a nursing home, alleging negligence in its care of Pearl Jackson. The lawsuit was filed in the Supreme Court of New York, Westchester County. Judge Robert S. Ondrovic presided over this lawsuit. [Case number: 61694/2019] Pearl Jackson, the P

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