Chicago, IL – A Cook County jury has rendered a $66 million verdict in favor of the family of Idalia Corcoles, a 39-year-old mother of four who tragically died in 2019 following complications from plastic surgery. The court deemed the significant award necessary after finding negligence in her postoperative care at the clinic of plastic surgeon Ayoub Sayeg.
Corcoles underwent a liposuction and abdominoplasty procedure, often referred to as a “tummy tuck,” at Sayeg’s clinic. According to her family’s legal team from Clifford Law Offices, the mother bled internally for hours post-operation, which went unnoticed and untreated by the medical staff, leading to cardiac arrest and her premature death.
The sum awarded by the jury is reported by Clifford Law Offices to be possibly the largest medical malpractice judgment against a plastic surgeon in the state of Illinois’s history. The case concluded after a weeklong trial presided over by Judge John Ehrlich at the Daley Center.
During the trial, testimony highlighted a grave absence of postoperative care, noting that Dr. Sayeg did not check on Corcoles even once as she suffered from severe complications. Her condition deteriorated without intervention until it was too late to save her life.
Legal representatives for the Corcoles family conveyed their deep sorrow over the preventable loss of life. “Instead of preparing for the holiday season with their beloved wife and mother, the family is faced with a profound absence during what should be a joyful time,” stated Craig Squillace, partner at Clifford Law Offices.
Bradley Cosgrove, another partner at the firm, emphasized the jury’s message through their verdict. He suggested that the outcome raises serious concerns about Dr. Sayeg’s professional integrity and whether he should maintain his medical license.
The repercussions of this case highlight significant considerations regarding the oversight of post-surgical care and the ethical responsibilities of healthcare providers. It also beckons the medical community and regulatory bodies to reassess protocols to prevent similar tragedies in the future.
The verdict not only serves as a reminder of the critical nature of vigilant postoperative monitoring but also signals the legal system’s stance on holding medical professionals accountable for neglect that can lead to patient harm or death.
As the legal processes continue to unfold, the case of Idalia Corcoles will likely serve as a pivotal example in the ongoing efforts to ensure patient safety and uphold standards within the medical profession.
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