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