Malpractice

Mercy Hospital Ordered to Pay $48.1 Million in Landmark Malpractice Verdict

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St. Louis, Missouri – In a significant verdict, a jury has awarded $48.1 million to a couple after finding Mercy Hospital South responsible for medical malpractice related to childbirth complications. This ruling marks one of the largest malpractice judgments in the region’s history, spotlighting issues in maternal care practices. The legal battle was initiated by the parents, Jessica and Charles Johnson, following severe brain injuries sustained by their newborn daughter at the hospital in 2017. Represented by attorney Mark Bazan, the couple contended that the medical staff failed to properly monitor and respond to distress … Read more

Jury Clears Missouri Hospital and Doctors in $1.5 Million Malpractice Suit Despite Tragic Childbirth Outcome

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ST. LOUIS, Mo. — A jury recently ruled in favor of the defense in a complex $1.5 million medical malpractice lawsuit concerning the tragic death of a mother following childbirth and significant birth injuries to the infant. The case, which challenged the medical decisions made under strenuous conditions, has drawn attention to the intersection of religious beliefs and medical care. At the heart of the lawsuit was the grievance filed by Richard Powell against Missouri Baptist Medical Center, Dr. Timothy Philpott, and Women’s Care Consultants following the death of his wife, Lacey Powell, and the … Read more

New Jersey Court Debates Timing of Lawsuits in Landmark Legal Malpractice Hearing

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TRENTON, N.J. — A notable legal debate unfolded in New Jersey on Tuesday, where appeals court judges deliberated over the nuances of when exactly a malpractice claim against attorneys can be initiated. The discussion, which could potentially expand the scope of lawsuits against legal professionals, centered around a case involving the now-defunct service dog organization, Merlin’s Kids. During the hearing, the Superior Court Appellate Division panel addressed arguments from Merlin’s Kids, which contended that their lawsuit was timely based on the state’s six-year statute of limitations. The organization argued that their attorney’s failure to file … Read more

Attorney Seeks New Trial in Syracuse Medical Malpractice Case Citing Juror’s Undisclosed Conflicts

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Syracuse, N.Y. — A recent legal dispute has emerged over a medical malpractice case involving serious injuries sustained by Gloria Pace after her hip surgery in 2014. The attorney for Pace’s estate is now challenging a jury verdict due to alleged misconduct by one of the jurors. The initial trial found Dr. Scott Bradley entirely responsible for the injuries Pace suffered. Consequently, her estate was initially awarded $7 million. However, this sum was later reduced to $1.5 million by Judge Robert Antonacci upon request from the defense. Dissatisfied with the reduction, Pace’s husband demanded a … Read more