Accidental

$6 Million Wrongful Death Verdict: Family awarded $8.3 million for accidental bowel perforation during surgery at University of Maryland Medical Center

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BALTIMORE, Md. – A Baltimore city jury has awarded an $8.3 million verdict to the family of a man who died due to complications from surgery at the University of Maryland Medical Center in 2019. The verdict, delivered after an eight-day trial that concluded last month, holds the physicians and medical center accountable for the man’s death. The case centers around the death of Zesis Karavas, a 53-year-old man who underwent surgery at the University of Maryland Medical Center on May 29, 2019. Dr. Talal Al-Qaoud and Dr. Naeem Goussous were the physicians who performed … Read more

Grieving Gilbert Family Propels ‘Christian’s Law’ to Protect Kids from Accidental Shootings

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GILBERT, AZ – A Gilbert family is pushing for a new law in memory of their late son, Christian Petillo, who tragically lost his life in a preventable shooting accident. Christian’s parents, Bruce and Claire Petillo, have introduced a bill called “Christian’s Law” at the state Capitol, aimed at promoting gun safety by requiring homeowners to properly secure their firearms. The bill, sponsored by Rep. Jennifer Longdon, was reintroduced as House Bill 2233 after not progressing in the previous legislative session. Christian, a 15-year-old boy, was fatally shot during a sleepover at a friend’s house … Read more