Surgical Malpractice
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Who Was to Blame for Unnecessary Appendectomy?
Radiologist mixes up CT scans, but hospital should take most of the blame, says jury in $6M verdict.
Posted 05/02/16 | 
Woman Left Brain-Damaged After Gastric Surgery Blames Manufacturer for Insufficient Surgeon Training
The court sided with the company, noting that it met the FDA's requirements.
Posted 05/02/16 |
No One Recognizes Retained Objects, But Judge Won't Toss Negligence Case
Two pieces of plastic film found in patient's uterus, but how did they get there?
Posted 04/22/16 |
Are Sales Reps in the OR Responsible When Devices Fail?
Patient lawsuit over spinal implant that cracked in half points accusatory finger at rep in the room.
Posted 03/24/16 |
Suit: Surgeon Removed Wrong Rib and Then Lied About It
"The cover-up is worse than the crime here," says patient's lawyer.
Posted 03/18/16 |
Man Wins $1.8 Million After Surgeon Removes His Only Remaining Testicle
Patient was left sterile and suffers from a testosterone deficiency as a result of the doc's negligence.
Posted 03/03/15 |
Plastic Surgeon Faces Malpractice Allegations
For a Kentucky patient, an SSI wasn't the only post-op complication.
Posted 07/24/14 |
Pulmonary Embolism After ACL Surgery Results in Patient Death, Lawsuit
Doc faces charges for failing to warn patient about calf pain.
Posted 02/28/14 |
$30 Million Malpractice Award to Woman Left Speechless by Surgical Fire
She was having polyps removed from her vocal cords with a laser when the fire broke out.
Posted 12/09/13 |
Sloppy Script Leads to Fatal Overdose
Court orders doctor with poor penmanship to pay $379,000 in damages to patient's family.
Posted 10/10/13 |
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