$20.5 Million Verdict for Family Following Tragic Morphine Overdose of 11-Year-Old
CHICAGO — A Cook County jury has awarded a $20.5 million judgment to the family of an 11-year-old girl who tragically died due to lethal levels of morphine in her system. This verdict has raised significant concerns about the adequacy of procedures and safeguards in the medical field concerning medication dosages. The girl, who suffered from medical complications requiring pain management, received a morphine prescription from a health care provider. However, evidence presented during the trial indicated that the dosage prescribed was excessively high and not consistent with established medical guidelines. The case has drawn … Read more