Kalitan v. Alexander (Fort Lauderdale, Florida)
Susan Kalitan suffered a perforated esophagus during intubation for anesthesia prior to surgery for carpal tunnel syndrome. The perforation was not detected, and subsequently caused severe harm.
Topics: Negligence, Kalitan v. Alexander, Medical Malpractice
Santa Maria v. Abrahams (Fort Lauderdale, Florida)
Topics: Medical Malpractice
Johansen v. Vuocolo (Fort Pierce, Florida).
Topics: Negligence, Medical Malpractice
Hootnick v. Wideroff (West Palm Beach, FL).
Topics: Negligence, Medical Malpractice, Hootnick v. Wideroff
In Atlanta Oculoplastic Surgery v. Nestlehutt, the Georgia Supreme Court unanimously ruled that a statutory damage cap in medical malpractice cases was unconstitutional because it violated the right to a trial by jury.
Topics: Medical Malpractice, Announcements