Colonoscopy

Jury Awards $25 Million in Oregon Medical Malpractice Case Over Botched Colonoscopy Response

by

Portland, OR – A jury in Multnomah County, Oregon, awarded approximately $25 million in a landmark medical malpractice case against The Portland Clinic following a botched colonoscopy that led to a patient’s death. The verdict, delivered on Friday, found the outpatient surgical facility and its staff partly negligent after failing to properly respond to the patient’s critical decline in health during the medical procedure. The lawsuit stemmed from the tragic death of Ericc Gilbert who underwent a routine colonoscopy at the clinic. According to the plaintiff’s attorney, Sean Claggett, Gilbert went into respiratory arrest, and … Read more

Oregon Jury Awards $24.6 Million in Medical Negligence Case Involving Colonoscopy Patient’s Death

by

Portland, Oregon — A state court in Portland delivered a significant ruling, awarding over $24.6 million in damages to the family of a deceased colonoscopy patient. The jury assigned 40% liability to a healthcare provider group and a majority 60% to the attending anesthesiologist. Meanwhile, the gastroenterologist who conducted the procedure was exonerated of any wrongdoing. The legal proceedings spotlighted the complexities of medical responsibilities and outcomes, subsequently illuminating the risks associated with such common medical procedures. This verdict has raised important discussions regarding the accountability of healthcare professionals and their duty of care to … Read more