Landmark Jury Verdict: $1.65 Million Awarded to Family in Medical Malpractice Case
CHICAGO (AP) – A jury in Cook County has awarded a family $1.65 million in a landmark decision following the death of 61-year-old Joyce Hobson. Hobson died after undergoing a second surgery to correct a perforated colon. Initially admitted to Advocate South Suburban Hospital for complications related to her chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), Hobson’s condition further deteriorated due to complications arising from the surgical intervention. Joyce Hobson’s medical journey began on April 30, 2011, when she was admitted to the emergency room showing signs of shortness of breath and other symptoms related to her … Read more