Indiana Jury Awarded $25.8M After Hospital's Medical Malpractice Causes Permanent Disfigurement

George Yaros, et al vs. St. Mary Medical Center, Inc., et al

Case Background

On June 26, 2019, Plaintiff George Yaros and LaVonne Yaros filed a Medical malpractice lawsuit in the Indiana State, Superior Court of Lake County (Case number: 45D01-1903-CT-000354). Judge John M. Sedia presided over the case.

Cause

George and LaVonne Yaros were residents of Valparaiso, Indiana. On September 5, 2017, Anonymous Doctor 1 (AD1) and Anonymous Physician Group (APG) provided medical treatment to George. On September 6, 2017, Anonymous Doctor 2 (AD2) joined the medical team. Anonymous Hospital (AH) began providing additional services on October 4, 2017. The Defendants were licensed healthcare providers under Indiana's Medical Malpractice Act and had a duty to provide care that met professional standards. However, their treatment fell below the applicable standard of care, resulting in severe and permanent injuries to George

Injuries

The negligent medical treatment caused George to suffer severe and permanent injuries. The substandard care caused lasting physical impairments and bodily damage. George suffered significant disfigurement that permanently altered his appearance. The injuries disabled him from normal activities and created permanent physical limitations. The negligent