FOCUS A ventriculoperitoneal (VP) shunt became irretrievably lodged in the brain of a young child following treatment for pseudotumor cerebri with hydrocephalus. BACKGROUND Ventriculoperitoneal shunts are a relatively common
The 2016 American Association For Justice Annual Convention is July 22-15 at the Los Angeles JW Marriott and LA Convention Center. AAJ’s Continuing Legal Education programs feature nationally renowned faculty,
New York legislation to change the state’s medical malpractice law did not pass before the end of the current session. Lavern’s Law is named after Lavern Wilkinson, a 41-year-old mother
The family of Derek Sheely filed a wrongful death lawsuit against the NCAA, members of the Frostburg State (Maryland) coaching staff and helmet manufacturer Schutt. Sheely died in August 2011
A Texas cancer patient has filed a lawsuit against the manufacturer of the chemotherapy drug Taxotere. Alina S. Gorniak alleges the drug left her with permanent baldness. She was diagnosed
Pediatric neurology experts specialize in the treatment of pediatric neurological conditions including the management of seizures as well as the side effects of medications used to treat seizures. These medical
Maria D. Ramirez has filed a medical malpractice complaint in Cook County Circuit Court against Presence Chicago Hospitals Network. She was admitted to the hospital in 2014 for removal of
There is a limited amount of time within which a patient can make a medical malpractice claim against a medical professional. These statutes vary by state. The New York Senate is considering
In a case is being closely watched by medical professionals and the legal community, the Florida Supreme Court will hear arguments regarding access to medical malpractice case documents. Initial litigation
A Summit County, OH, jury awarded $4.58M to the estate of Nakeyia McMichael in litigation against Dr. John Pakiela and the Emergency Department of Akron General Medical Center. Mrs. McMichael died from untreated
Regina Honts filed a medical negligence lawsuit in 2013 against HealthSouth Rehabilitation Hospital of Gadsden, AL, over the death of her mother Doris Green. Ms. Green died from an allergic reaction to an
The Florida Supreme Court will hear arguments this week in the medical negligence case against North Broward Hospital District and anesthesiologist Dr. Robert Alexander. In 2007, plaintiff Susan Kalitan underwent outpatient surgery
The Louisiana Supreme Court has ordered a new trial in a medical negligence case against general surgeon Dr. Donald Schwab. Richard and Carrie Logan are seeking damages after Mr. Logan’s
FOCUS A woman during vaginal childbirth experiences a tear and complications from a failed repair. A medical negligence case requiring Obstetrics and Gynecology medical expert witness review. BACKGROUND Vaginal
FOCUS Infant death at daycare: SIDS or strangulation? A case requiring PEDIATRIC FORENSIC PATHOLOGY expert witness review. BACKGROUND Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) is a leading cause of death in infants
