Malpractice

$1.6 Million Awarded in Malpractice Case After Doctor’s Critical Mistreatment of Staph Infection Leads to Iowa Man’s Death

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DAVENPORT, Iowa — A Scott County jury has decided to award over $1.6 million to the daughter of a deceased LeClaire man in a medical malpractice lawsuit. The court found the doctor responsible for the care of Steve Schwarz, a 67-year-old welder, liable for failing to adequately manage his staph infection, leading to his untimely death. Filed by Heather Barrett, Schwarz’s daughter, the lawsuit named Dr. Michelle M. Sprengelmeyer, associated with Tipton Family Practice at the time, as the primary defendant. Deliberations concluded on Tuesday with the jury attributing “100 percent of the fault” to … Read more

Montana Asbestos Clinic Faces New Legal Battle Over Alleged Malpractice and Misdiagnosis, Linking Opioid Prescriptions to Wrongful Death Claims

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LIBBY, Mont. – A local clinic reputed for treating asbestos-related diseases is again in the legal crosshairs, this time facing allegations of medical malpractice and wrongful death connected to opiate prescriptions and misdiagnoses. A lawsuit filed October 10 in Lincoln County District Court accuses Dr. Charles Brad Black, the Center for Asbestos Related Disease, and other associated medical personnel of serious errors in diagnosis and medication practices that purportedly led to disability and death among residents. The complaint, lodged by Thomas Steiger, a representative of the late Terry L. Steiger who died in 2015, and … Read more

Darien Woman Wins $30M Verdict in Landmark Medical Malpractice Case Over C-Section Mishap

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Stamford, CT – In a notable medical malpractice lawsuit, a jury in Stamford has awarded a Darien woman a staggering $30 million. The lawsuit was filed against a New York doctor, alleging negligence during a cesarean section that resulted in severe, lasting injuries to the woman. The plaintiff, whose identity remains undisclosed for privacy reasons, underwent surgery back in 2013. It was during this routine C-section that critical mistakes were reportedly made, leading to what her attorneys described as “preventable and life-altering injuries.” These injuries have not only compromised her health significantly but have also … Read more

Manchester Man Awarded Record $23.87 Million in Medical Malpractice Case After Life-Altering Surgery

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York, PA — A York County jury has set a precedent by awarding a Manchester man $23.87 million in a landmark medical malpractice case. This ruling against Wellspan York Hospital and a now-retired surgeon marks the highest compensation ever awarded in the county’s history for such a lawsuit. James Spangler, 58, was subjected to a medical ordeal that left him severely paralyzed after a 2019 surgical mishap. He underwent a cervical laminoplasty, a procedure intended to relieve spinal pressure, which tragically led to most of his body being paralyzed when the operation went awry. According … Read more