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By newyorklawjournal | New York Law Journal | June 13, 2017
Dismissal of Negligent Infliction of Emotional Distress, Punitive Damages Claims Granted
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By P.J. D'Annunzio | June 12, 2017
A federal judge has refused to grant interest and attorney fees on top of a $4 million award Temple University Hospital scored against the federal government stemming from a medical malpractice case.
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By thelegalintelligencer | The Legal Intelligencer | June 9, 2017
The amount of noneconomic damages the jury awarded to the plaintiff, who underwent an unnecessary laparotomy surgery, fell within the uncertain limits of fair and reasonable. The court denied the moving defendants' motion for remittitur or a new trial on damages.
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By Greg Land | June 9, 2017
A 2014 suit accusing the healthcare provider at the Douglas County Jail of causing an inmate's death by administering a drug to which he was allergic…
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By P.J. D'Annunzio | June 8, 2017
A Philadelphia jury has awarded $2.1 million to a woman claiming she experienced ongoing pain resulting from the deterioration of a pelvic mesh implant.
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By therecorder | The Recorder | June 8, 2017
C.A. 4th; D071094 The Fourth Appellate District affirmed trial court judgments. In the published portion of its opinion, the court held that a hospital…
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By Celia Ampel | June 8, 2017
The 4-3 decision finds the cap violates the Florida Constitution's equal protection clause, but dissenters attack the majority for stepping on the Legislature's toes.
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By therecorder | The Recorder | June 5, 2017
9th Cir.; 15-15542 The court of appeals reversed a district court judgment. The court held that the prior dismissal of a federal case, due to the plaintiff’s…
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By Thomas A. Moore and Matthew Gaier | June 5, 2017
Medical Malpractice columnists Thomas A. Moore and Matthew Gaier write: In addition to delays in diagnosing cancer, cases involving delays in diagnosing or treating cerebral vascular accidents such as strokes or bleeds commonly give rise to claims for loss of chance.
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By Greg Land | June 1, 2017
A jury in Columbus cleared an obstetrician of liability in the death of an infant who died when his shoulder and body became lodge inside the mother…
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