Hospital

Judge Mandates Retrial in $45 Million Medical Negligence Lawsuit Against Temple Hospital

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Philadelphia, PA – In a significant turn of events for a high-profile medical malpractice lawsuit, a Pennsylvania judge has ordered a new trial for a case involving Temple University Hospital, where damages previously awarded amounted to $45 million. This order comes after the accusation that the hospital was gravely negligent in the care of a patient leading to severe, lasting injuries. The case, which initially concluded in 2019, has been under scrutiny. Concerns were raised about potential juror confusion regarding the awarding of damages. This confusion stemmed from complexities in discerning economic versus non-economic damages, … Read more

Jury Awards $360 Million to Abuse Victims at Virginia Children’s Hospital, Marks Historic Personal Injury Verdict

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Richmond, Va. — A Virginia jury handed down a massive $360 million verdict in favor of three women who said they were sexually abused as patients at a children’s hospital in New Kent County. This landmark decision arrived after about seven hours of deliberation on September 27. The compensation broken down includes $20 million in compensative damages, $40 million in punitive damages, and $60 million in treble damages due to a violation of Virginia’s Consumer Protection Act for each plaintiff. Virginia Beach attorney Kevin Biniazan, representing the plaintiffs, indicated that this verdict ranks among the … Read more

$25 Million Verdict Sheds Light on Sexual Assault and Negligence at Florida Hospital

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INVERNESS, Fla. — A distressing night in the emergency department of HCA Florida Citrus Hospital unfolded as a male nurse, assigned to treat Lenna Ray after a workplace accident, administered a potent painkiller that left her unable to defend herself against his subsequent assaults. Hiram Bonilla, the nurse in question, exploited the situation by covering the room’s window and sexually assaulting Ray multiple times over a span of four hours. This horrifying incident is the latest in a series of sexual abuse cases associated with the facility that has raised significant concerns over patient safety … Read more

Brooklyn Jury Clears Hospital and Surgeon in High-Stakes Medical Malpractice Suit Over Leg Amputation

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Brooklyn, N.Y. — A Kings County Supreme Court Civil Term jury concluded a medical malpractice trial last week regarding plaintiff M. Rowland’s leg amputation, ultimately ruling in favor of the defendants including a noted orthopedic surgeon and New York Presbyterian Brooklyn Methodist Hospital. The case was presided over by Hon. Wavny Toussaint, with Robert Godosky representing the plaintiff and Scott Singer defending the orthopedic surgeon. Rounding out the courtroom were defendants’ law clerk Jeremy Moldovan and court reporter Laura Hutzel. Rowland’s medical history included multiple procedures on her left hip, chronic infections, and persistent pain, … Read more