Medical

Pennsylvania AG Sues Medical Giant for Mismanagement, Aiming to Protect Community Healthcare

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Delaware County, Pennsylvania — The Pennsylvania Attorney General, Michelle Henry, has initiated a legal battle with Prospect Medical Holdings over alleged mismanagement and neglect of the Crozer Health System, which has significantly impacted the community’s access to healthcare. The lawsuit accuses the company of syphoning off resources from the health system, which resulted in a hospital shutdown and reduced services across other facilities, breaking their initial promises made to the community. According to the Attorney General, Prospect Medical Holdings failed to uphold the conditions stipulated in an agreement dating back to 2016. The agreement, approved … Read more

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

New Jersey Supreme Court Initiates Multicounty Litigation for Claims Against Medical Device Giants Over Catheter Injuries

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Trenton, NJ — In a significant judicial move, the New Jersey Supreme Court has recently designated a specialized multicounty litigation track to handle a series of lawsuits against C.R. Bard Inc., Bard Access Systems Inc., and Becton Dickinson and Co. The litigation pertains to claims that the companies’ implanted port catheter products have caused injuries to users. These devices, which are commonly used to administer treatments like chemotherapy, have been at the center of legal scrutiny after numerous patients reported complications allegedly linked to the devices’ malfunction or failure. The designation of a multicounty litigation … 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