Milton C. Thomas, II, Executor of the Estate of Judy Thomas vs. William T. Schmidt, M.D.

Case Background

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.

Cause

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 uncomfortable. On July 18, 2019, she contacted Dr. Schmidt’s office and reported increased pain and swelling in her right leg. Despite these concerns, she did not receive an immediate medical evaluation. On July 22, 2019, she told a friend that she had spoken to her doctor. He advised her to