VERDICT: Defense, med-mal, L5-S1 fusion with OptiMesh and unilateral pedicle screws, informed consent. [Read more…]
Defense verdict, med-mal, screw into hip joint
VERDICT: Defense, med-mal, claim that timely lateral view x-rays in post-operative period following hip pinning would have revealed a screw penetrating into hip joint sooner, obviating need for hip replacement. [Read more…]
Public duty, DUI death, $222,000 PD settlement
PUBLIC DUTY/SETTLEMENT: Specific action exception not applicable where officers’ acts in responding to report of drunk driver not directed to driver killed in subsequent MVA, but custody exception applies where officers directed person not to drive but to be driven home… public duty doctrine not [Read more…]