We’ve reported extensively about states that have offered immunity to doctors and hospitals amid the coronavirus pandemic. These states have passed legislation that forces plaintiffs to prove gross negligence as opposed to simple medical negligence. New York, Michigan, and New Jersey were among the first states to pass such legislation. However, it is at present […]
Medical Malpractice
NYC Surgeon Will Face Trial for Medical Malpractice, Court Rules
A Manhattan plastic surgeon, whose claim to fame was once giving Snooki (of Jersey Shore) lip injections will face trial amid allegations that he botched a nose job, a New York court recently ruled. The doctor is also accused of attempting to cover up the incident after it occurred. The patient was having the nose […]
Plaintiff Wins $500,000 Against Ophthalmologist
An ophthalmologist and a surgery center agreed to settle a lawsuit brought forth by a 70-year-old woman who was going in for cataract surgery. In 2016, the ophthalmologist performed cataract surgery on the plaintiff, but five weeks later, the plaintiff returned for an emergency surgery. She was complaining of blurred vision, floaters, tearing, and the […]
Boy Loses Leg During Tonsillectomy
A Staten Island couple recently settled a lawsuit against a New Jersey hospital after their son’s leg had to be amputated after complications related to tonsil surgery. The family settled the suit for $12.5 million. The boy was 5 years old when the surgery took place. In April of 2015, the boy was scheduled for […]
Judge Rules Against Health Clinic in Medical Records Battle
A federal judge ruled against UF Health Jacksonville recently over a dispute involving a patient’s medical records. It was the second such ruling in recent months. UF Health Jacksonville sued to prevent themselves from being forced to turn over a patient’s medical records after a medical malpractice dispute. The battle stems from a constitutional amendment […]
