Surgery

New Jersey Man Wins $2 Million in Malpractice Case After Botched Tendon Surgery Leads to Nerve Damage

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Morristown, NJ — In a significant medical malpractice case, a New Jersey jury awarded $2.04 million to Michael Arroyo who underwent a problematic surgical procedure leaving him in need of further surgery. The decision came after allegations that Dr. Robert Petrucelli mishandled Arroyo’s initial operation intended to repair a torn left bicep tendon, an injury he sustained while lifting weights. The surgery performed by Dr. Petrucelli on February 18, 2018, was followed by severe complications including pain and diminished movement in Arroyo’s left hand. Further medical assessments indicated that a nerve had been severely damaged … Read more

$421 Million Verdict Shakes Healthcare: Louisiana Jury Finds Insurance Giant Committed Fraud in Breast Surgery Payments

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NEW ORLEANS — In an electrifying legal triumph, the Center for Restorative Breast Surgery and St. Charles Surgical Hospital won a landmark judgment of $421 million against Louisiana’s largest health insurer, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Louisiana. Following an arduous 18-year legal battle over accusations of fraudulent practices and withheld payments, a jury sided with the medical center, signaling a significant verdict in the ongoing struggle between healthcare providers and insurance companies over procedure reimbursements. The case centered on Blue Cross’s practices regarding the authorization and subsequent payment for breast reconstruction surgeries. According to court … Read more

From Heart Surgery to Humanitarian Hero: Lawyer Dedicates Life to Supporting Persecuted Christians Across Continents

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In June 2014, the city of Mosul, Iraq, fell into the hands of Islamic State militants, prompting an exodus of over half a million people, including more than 150,000 Iraqi Christians. As ISIS expanded its control to the Nineveh Plains, Christians were compelled to abandon villages that had been their homes since the first century AD. Concurrently, thousands of miles away in Maine, Stephen Rasche, a lawyer experienced in international transactions, was recovering from open-heart surgery and reevaluating his life and faith. During this period of convalescence, Rasche decided to redirect his career towards a … Read more

Former Timbers Goalkeeper Wins $20 Million Verdict After Career-Ending Surgery

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Portland, Oregon – In a significant court ruling, former professional soccer goalkeeper Jack Gleeson was awarded over $20 million in damages due to a surgical procedure performed by a team doctor that ended his athletic career. The judgment resolves a nearly seven-year dispute concerning medical practices and career-ending injuries in sports. The lawsuit stemmed from an operation conducted by a doctor affiliated with the Portland Timbers, which Gleeson claimed was negligently handled and directly responsible for prematurely ending his professional soccer journey. The incident has spotlighted issues regarding athlete care and medical accountability within the … Read more