Medical

Jury Awards $25 Million in Oregon Medical Malpractice Case Over Botched Colonoscopy Response

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Portland, OR – A jury in Multnomah County, Oregon, awarded approximately $25 million in a landmark medical malpractice case against The Portland Clinic following a botched colonoscopy that led to a patient’s death. The verdict, delivered on Friday, found the outpatient surgical facility and its staff partly negligent after failing to properly respond to the patient’s critical decline in health during the medical procedure. The lawsuit stemmed from the tragic death of Ericc Gilbert who underwent a routine colonoscopy at the clinic. According to the plaintiff’s attorney, Sean Claggett, Gilbert went into respiratory arrest, and … Read more

Oregon Jury Awards $24.6 Million in Medical Negligence Case Involving Colonoscopy Patient’s Death

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Portland, Oregon — A state court in Portland delivered a significant ruling, awarding over $24.6 million in damages to the family of a deceased colonoscopy patient. The jury assigned 40% liability to a healthcare provider group and a majority 60% to the attending anesthesiologist. Meanwhile, the gastroenterologist who conducted the procedure was exonerated of any wrongdoing. The legal proceedings spotlighted the complexities of medical responsibilities and outcomes, subsequently illuminating the risks associated with such common medical procedures. This verdict has raised important discussions regarding the accountability of healthcare professionals and their duty of care to … Read more

Retired Bristol GP’s Medical License Suspended After Climate Protest Convictions

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LONDON — A retired general practitioner, Dr. Diana Warner, has had her medical license suspended following her involvement in non-violent climate change protests, marking her as the second doctor to face such consequences. Warner, who serviced the Bristol area for over three decades, was sentenced to imprisonment after being found guilty of defying private anti-protest injunctions aimed at preventing disruptions on the M25 motorway in 2021 and 2022. During her plea hearing in an East London magistrate court in 2022, Warner escalated her protest by gluing her hand to the dock, an act that resulted … Read more

St. Mary’s County Jury Grants $1.5 Million in Medical Malpractice Case Over Neglected Gallbladder Remnant

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LEONARDTOWN, Md. — A jury in St. Mary’s County has awarded $1.5 million to a woman after doctors left a piece of her gallbladder inside her during surgery, leading to years of pain and subsequent medical complications. This significant verdict highlights often overlooked risks associated with surgical procedures and points to potential gaps in medical oversight. The case centered around Jane Doe, whose name has been changed to protect her privacy, who had initially undergone a routine gallbladder removal surgery, also known as a cholecystectomy. However, instead of achieving relief from her gallbladder issues, Doe … Read more