Negligence

Florida Jury Awards $25 Million to Elderly Woman Raped by Hospital Nurse; Hospital Denies Negligence Claims

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Citrus County, Florida – A Florida jury has awarded $25 million to a 67-year-old woman, ruling that a hospital failed to prevent her sexual assault by a nurse entrusted with her care. The nurse, Hiram Bonilla, previously convicted of sexual battery and lewd or lascivious molestation, perpetrated the attack at Citrus Memorial Hospital, operated by Hospital Corporation of America. The legal proceedings highlighted the troubling circumstances of the assault where Bonilla obscured the view into the patient’s room, administered morphine, and assaulted her over several hours. The patient, identified only as Jane Doe in court … Read more

$7.1 Million Verdict in Medical Negligence Case After Misdiagnosed Blood Clot Leaves Young Woman Blind

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ERIE, Pa. — A jury in Erie County, Pennsylvania, awarded $7.1 million to a young woman who was left almost entirely blind following a missed diagnosis of a blood clot on her CT scan in November 2020. At the time, Allison Mitchell was just 23 years old when missteps in her medical care led to severe, life-altering consequences. Mitchell had initially sought treatment at Saint Vincent Hospital for a severe headache, which escalated to the point of causing unconsciousness. There, a CT scan was conducted under the oversight of Dr. Anil K. Bhardwaj, a radiologist … Read more

Family Sues Rockwall County Over Inmate’s Death, Claims Negligence in Medical Response

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Dallas, TX – Family members have initiated a federal lawsuit against Rockwall County and its contracted health service provider, alleging negligence in the death of a 43-year-old man while incarcerated at the local county jail. The deceased, identified as Michael Galvan, reportedly exhibited signs of severe distress that went improperly addressed, leading to his fatality. The lawsuit was filed in Dallas and brings to light concerning details about the handling of inmates experiencing medical emergencies. According to legal representatives, Galvan exhibited increasingly erratic behavior and sustained multiple falls resulting in a serious head injury. Despite … Read more

Legal Crusader Joins Forces with Alleged Victims of Mohamed Al Fayed in Police Negligence Probe

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LONDON — A prominent lawyer who successfully represented victims of a notorious black cab rapist is now focusing on the case against Mohamed Al Fayed, the late Egyptian businessman accused by numerous women of sexual misconduct. Phillippa Kaufmann KC is part of a legal team scrutinizing the police’s response to allegations against Fayed, especially regarding their duty to investigate such claims thoroughly. Following the release of the BBC documentary “Al Fayed: Predator at Harrods,” over 100 women have approached law firms, including those who allege they were raped by Fayed during his tenure as the … Read more