Surgeon

Surgeon General’s Cancer Warning Spurs Major Legal Action Against Alcohol Industry

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WASHINGTON — U.S. Surgeon General Vivek Murthy recently issued an advisory on the potential cancer risks associated with alcohol consumption, prompting swift reactions across various sectors, including the legal field. This statement has stirred Parker Waichman LLP, a personal injury firm in New York City, to begin seeking plaintiffs for a class-action lawsuit alleging that the alcohol industry failed to inform the public about these potential dangers. Parker Waichman is not new to large-scale lawsuits; the firm has notably taken on the Trump Organization over alleged rent inflation in rent-controlled apartments in New York and … Read more

Jury Decides $17 Million in Favor of Woman After Surgeon Mistakenly Leaves Tool Inside Her

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Albuquerque, N.M. — In a significant legal victory, a New Mexico jury has awarded $17 million to a woman after a 57-centimeter metal wire was mistakenly left inside her abdomen during surgery. The incident, which took place at an Albuquerque hospital, has spotlighted issues of medical oversight and patient safety. The patient, identified as 42-year-old Margo Sorenson, underwent the surgery in 2019 to remove a tumor. However, the post-operative period brought severe pain and discomfort, leading to the discovery of the foreign object in a subsequent X-ray examination almost three years later. According to court … 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

Fargo Surgeon Wins $290,000 in Legal Battle Against Sanford Health

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Fargo, ND — A jury has awarded a Fargo-based surgeon $290,000 in a legal battle against Sanford Health, marking a significant conclusion to a dispute that has raised questions about contractual agreements and workplace commitments within the healthcare industry. The surgeon, whose details remain confidential as part of the litigation process, initially sued Sanford Health alleging breach of contract among other complaints. This lawsuit came after what was described as a turbulent period of employment disagreements, including disputes over the terms of the surgeon’s involvement with the healthcare provider. The core of the contention lay … Read more