Malpractice

Jury Awards $15.5M in Malpractice Case After Rapid CT Analysis by Teleradiologist Draws Ire

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San Diego, CA — In a notable medical malpractice case, a California jury awarded $15.5 million to the family of a 23-year-old woman who suffered severe and irreversible brain damage following a delayed response in the treatment of a stroke. The verdict underscored the critical role of prompt and accurate medical imaging interpretations in emergency medical care. The case spotlighted the use of teleradiology, a service that allows radiological patient images such as X-rays and CT scans to be sent electronically for both immediate and remote diagnosis. The plaintiff’s attorneys argued that the teleradiologist’s rapid … Read more

$15.5 Million Awarded in Georgia Radiology Malpractice Case Highlighting Teleradiology Risks

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In a landmark decision emerging from Georgia, a jury awarded $15.5 million in a case involving alleged radiology malpractice at Gwinnett Medical Center in 2018. The case highlights the evolving standards of care in telemedicine and could influence future litigation involving remote medical services. The legal dispute began when a patient, after falling down stairs and subsequently visiting the emergency department of GMC wearing a cervical collar, suffered severe and lasting injuries post-treatment. The hospital had engaged the services of a teleradiology group, Quality Nighthawk Teleradiology Group, to interpret the patient’s CT scans remotely. The … Read more

Former MLS Star Jake Gleeson Wins $20 Million in Medical Malpractice Case After Career-Ending Surgeries

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Portland, Oregon — In a landmark decision, a Multnomah County jury has awarded former Portland Timbers goaltender Jake Gleeson over $20 million in a medical malpractice lawsuit. The 34-year-old New Zealand native, whose career was ended by complications following surgery, filed a suit against Dr. Richard H. Edelson, a team-associated physician. Gleeson sustained stress fractures in both legs, which led him to undergo surgery in 2018. He alleged the medical implants used during his surgery were improperly sterilized, resulting in infections that necessitated 14 additional surgeries and led to significant and chronic pain. Discussing his … Read more

Jury Awards $16 Million in Landmark South Carolina Medical Malpractice Case Over Infant Tragedy

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Rock Hill, SC – In a landmark decision, a Spartanburg County jury awarded $16 million to a family following the tragic death of their infant at a local hospital. The jury’s verdict emphasizes the significant emotional and physical damages suffered by the plaintiffs, marking a substantial moment in South Carolina’s legal history concerning medical malpractice cases. The case centered on an infant’s death, which occurred after a series of alleged medical oversights at the hospital. According to the trial details, the mother, at 39 weeks pregnant, was admitted to the hospital after tests showed potential … Read more