A surgical "black box" would function much like the version used in aircraft: recording surgeons' actions as well as possible errors. Use of this device holds powerful implications for medical malpractice investigations and surgical error prevention.The device...
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Month: July 2015
Defense Alleges Attorney Conflict Of Interest In Freddie Gray Case
Defense for police officers being prosecuted for Freddy Gray's death allege attorney conflict of interest because Baltimore's deputy state's attorney represented Freddy Gray in unrelated 2012 case.The connection was discovered after a new filing by the defense...
Damages In Jeep Post-Crash Fire Death Decreased To $40 Million
Judge decreases damages awarded to family of child killed in Jeep post-crash fire from $150 million to $40 million; denies Fiat Chrylser's motion for new trial.In May, Fiat Chrysler Automobiles NV asked a Georgia judge for a new trial after a jury in April awarded...
$5 Million Legal Malpractice Lawsuit Over Workplace Injury Case Settled
Legal malpractice lawsuit brought by Illinois woman against attorneys who represented her in cruise ship workplace injury case has been settled for undisclosed amount.A woman’s $5 million legal malpractice lawsuit alleging Belleville attorneys and their firm...
Severe Brain Injury Suffered During Surgery At Naval Hospital
Surgical team allegedly did not take precautions to address patient's sleep apnea, leaving him in coma due to severe brain injury sustained during procedure.Retired Navy Chief Engineman Shon Hollis entered Naval Hospital Jacksonville, Florida, on July 8, 2014, for...
District Attorney Conflict Of Interest Concern In Case Of Man Beaten By Deputies
Defense withdraws motion to remove San Bernardino County District Attorney's Office from case due to concerns over attorney conflict of interest, but may seek motion in future pending outcome of DA's investigation of deputies.Citing the need to see if the San...
Plaintiff Awarded $935,000 In Long-Running Attorney Breach Of Contract Lawsuit
Connecticut legal malpractice case from 1990's alleging attorney breach of contract decided in favor of plaintiff's estate.One of the oldest civil cases in the state of Connecticut is getting closer to the finish line.A legal malpractice case against Koskoff, Koskoff...
Pharmaceutical Antitrust Lawsuit Alleges Generic Drug Delayed
In pharmaceutical antitrust lawsuit, judge denies pharmaceutical companies' motion to dismiss union health plan's complaints alleging patent settlement caused generic Liboderm to be delayed.U.S. District Judge William Orrick on Friday struck claims for injunctive...
Family Of Construction Worker To File Lawsuit In Workplace Accident Death
A lawsuit will be filed by family of man killed in workplace accident on site of Upper Narrows Pipeline Replacement Project in Victor Valley.David Padilla, 38, was killed on June 24, 2015, when the 25-ton winch he was operating malfunctioned, catapulting him and the...
California Marijuana Smoker Missed Statute Of Limitations In First Amendment Lawsuit
California man missed statute of limitations in filing lawsuit against city of Arcata for prohibiting marijuana smokers from celebrating "420" in Redwook Park.U.S. District Judge James Donato ruled on Monday that Gregory P. Allen failed to allege a concrete injury and...