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Tampa Officer Files Lawsuit Against Sig Sauer
If someone shoots you with a weapon unlawfully, you will likely not have a viable case against the gun manufacturer. If, however, the gun goes off unintentionally or backfires, then the manufacturer may have liability. The latter allegation is the subject of a personal injury lawsuit filed by a Tampa police officer against the… Read More »
62-Year-Old Woman Sues After Being Shot In Car Dealership
A 62-year-old woman is suing an Illinois car dealership after she took a bullet, according to a recent press release. The woman was ostensibly shopping for cars when a gun from another customer went off, striking the woman. According to the plaintiff, the company was negligent for failing to enforce a no firearms policy… Read More »
Ransomware Attack Blamed For Death Of Newborn
A hospital is facing a medical malpractice lawsuit. While not unusual on its face, the allegations in this lawsuit are extremely troubling. The plaintiff claims that a ransomware attack led to network outages that resulted in the death of her newborn baby. Will this become the latest form of medical malpractice lawsuit? The answer… Read More »
Man Injured In Ambulance Ride Wins $50 Million
Nuclear verdict alert! A Fresno, CA man won $50 million after he was severely injured in an ambulance ride. If you’re wondering how he will enjoy his $50 million jury award, the answer is: He won’t. The man is in a persistent vegetative state and will likely remain so for the rest of his… Read More »
Plastic Surgeon Faces License Revocation, Sexual Assault Lawsuit
A plastic surgeon recently surrendered his medical license after an incident with a patient led to a lawsuit. According to the report, the doctor told a patient she could pay her outstanding medical bill by buying him a drink. The patient then says that the doctor gave her pills and other substances that rendered… Read More »
Johns Hopkins Wins Appeal, Tosses $205M Verdict
A Maryland appeals court tossed one of the largest medical malpractice verdicts in U.S. history. A jury had sided with the plaintiff to the tune of $205 million. However, a 3-justice panel ruled unanimously in favor of the defendant on the basis that the plaintiff had not established negligence in her lawsuit. The hospital… Read More »
Family Files Wrongful Death After Skiing Accident
A family who recently lost a loved one to a fatal skiing accident filed a lawsuit against the ski resort for negligence, according to a recent article. The father of the family, who was a novice skier, crashed into a snow gun. An anesthesiologist on the scene attempted to perform CPR, but the man… Read More »
Doctors Fight Medical Disclosure Bill In California
A California woman who suffered nerve damage and other complications after a radical breast reconstruction is lobbying the California legislature to force doctors to disclose any close relationships they have to drug or medical equipment companies. California doctors, unsurprisingly, are fighting the measure in court. The effort came after the woman’s double mastectomy was… Read More »
Did A Guardian Force Patient To Sign DNR?
A lawsuit has been filed against two hospitals and a guardian who was responsible for the well-being of the patient. According to the lawsuit, the patient specifically did not sign a DNR and his wishes were for doctors to attempt to resuscitate him. The patient fell ill, and, because an executed DNR was present… Read More »
PFO Closures And Medical Malpractice
A patient was referred to a cardiologist after experiencing a medical event that put her in the emergency room. Neither the emergency room staff nor a consulting neurologist was able to determine what was wrong with her. The patient ended up being referred to a cardiologist who performed a “bubble test”. The test involved… Read More »
