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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

“Legal Battles Intensify: Numerous Lawsuits Claim Invokana Medication Linked to Increased Risk of Severe Leg and Foot Amputations”[embed]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GBtR8CPYOHw[/embed]

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WASHINGTON — A significant number of lawsuits have been filed against pharmaceutical giant Johnson & Johnson, along with its subsidiary Janssen Pharmaceuticals, alleging that the diabetes medication Invokana is linked to severe leg and foot amputations. Patients and legal advocates argue that the companies failed to adequately warn users about the risks associated with the drug. Invokana, approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in 2013 for the treatment of type 2 diabetes, has been under scrutiny after research showed an increased risk of amputations, particularly involving the toes and middle of the … Read more

$5 Million Verdict: Woman Wins Lawsuit Over Leg Injury Linked to Breast Surgery Mishap

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St. Louis, MO – In a surprising legal decision, a Missouri jury has awarded $5 million in damages to a woman who suffered a severe leg injury as an unintended consequence of breast surgery. The case highlights the potential for unexpected complications in routine medical procedures and underscores the complexities of medical malpractice litigation. The plaintiff, who remains unnamed for privacy, underwent what was expected to be a standard cosmetic breast augmentation. However, due to the alleged negligence during the operation, she experienced a rare but serious complication that significantly impacted the nerve function in … Read more

Indiana Jury Awards $11 Million in Landmark Medical Malpractice Case: Failure to Diagnose Led to Leg Amputation

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Elkhart, Indiana – A Michigan man and his wife have been awarded over $11 million by an Indiana jury after accusing a doctor of failing to diagnose a painful limb issue that ultimately led to the amputation of the man’s leg. The couple filed a civil suit against Dr. James Shoemaker Jr., alleging that he failed to identify critical limb ischemia in Mychajlo Hajdaj’s right leg in January 2015. Critical limb ischemia refers to a blockage of the arteries in the lower extremities. Denying the allegations, Dr. Shoemaker, Elkhart General Hospital, and Elkhart Emergency Physicians … Read more