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JACKO 'DIED' TWO TIMES BEFORE OF DRUG OVERDOSES; Maid's amazing revelation on eve of $40bn court case. Apr 28, 2013 537
JACKO 'DIED' TWO TIMES BEFORE OF DRUG OVERDOSES; Maid's amazing revelation on eve of $40bn court case. Apr 28, 2013 524
Dallas Attorney Bill Chamblee Wins Take-Nothing Medical Negligence Verdict for Local Gynecologist. Feb 14, 2013 523
Man left with disability files Dh3m lawsuit. Jan 31, 2013 341
Doctor files suit against Smith & Nephew. Brief article Jan 1, 2013 269
Roetzel Partner Doug Leak Obtains Favorable Opinion from the Ohio Supreme Court in Medical Malpractice Case. Dec 18, 2012 612
N.H. top court upholds malpractice panels, mostly. Brooks, David Nov 16, 2012 632
Man suing Chicago hospital charging he got cancer after receiving a liver transplant. Nov 1, 2012 212
Doctor charged with killing girl gets bail. Oct 14, 2012 253
HealthBridge and CareOne Jointly File RICO Lawsuit Against United Healthcare Workers East, SEIU 1199 and New England Health Care Employees Union, District 1199. Oct 10, 2012 601
Bahrain top court upholds sentences against medics. Oct 1, 2012 222
A tragic miscarriage of justice: we must convince the president to release Jay Kimball. Faloon, William Oct 1, 2012 2629
Law permitting 'extension of time to sue' did not apply. Tammelleo, A. David Oct 1, 2012 824
Dr. on "America's most wanted" captured & sued for med-mal. Tammelleo, A. David Oct 1, 2012 964
Court allowed amendment to complaint after limitations ran. Tammelleo, A. David Oct 1, 2012 986
Anesthesia error results in death: verdict for $20 million cut to $4 million. Tammelleo, A. David Oct 1, 2012 817
Failure to prescreen Dr. added as defendant resulted in reversal. Tammelleo, A. David Sep 1, 2012 872
Does request for colleague's advice create Dr.-Pt. relationship? Case overview Aug 1, 2012 827
NY: failure to discover second gunshot wound: jury verdict for hospital upheld on appeal. Tammelleo, A. David Case overview Aug 1, 2012 604
Rebuttal evidence can not be used to support motion to dismiss. Case overview Aug 1, 2012 1018
Verdict in medical staff's case on October 1. Jul 30, 2012 147
Medical Malpractice Lawsuits Expected to Rise in Wake of U.S. Supreme Court Ruling on ObamaCare, Says Weitz & Luxenberg Attorney. Jul 12, 2012 848
Nurse freed but colleagues jailed: an appeals court in Bahrain has convicted nine doctors for their alleged roles in the country's pro-democracy protests, sentencing them to between one month and five years jail. Brief article Jul 1, 2012 197
Deregistered nurse guilty of professional misconduct. Curry, Keith Jul 1, 2012 855
Did surgeon botch placement of plate & screws in patient? Tammelleo, David A. Jul 1, 2012 859
Failure to obtain experts: case dismissed-except as to 'consent' issue. Tammelleo, A. David Jul 1, 2012 827
$4.6 million verdict for failure to have adequate blood supply. Tammelleo, A. David Jul 1, 2012 827
Court Verdict on Trial of Medical Personnel: 9 acquitted, 5 to be released on time served, 4 Still Have Right of Appeal. Jun 14, 2012 222
Jury awards man's children $6.4 million in medical malpractice case; among the largest such awards in Pa. in years. Jun 1, 2012 422
Medical Law Cases of Note. Tammelleo, David A. Case overview Jun 1, 2012 1062
State law required review by medical panel before suit v. hospital. Jun 1, 2012 896
Nursing law case of the month. Tammelleo, David A. Case overview Jun 1, 2012 822
Nursing law case on point. Tammelleo, David A. Case overview Jun 1, 2012 933
Serious problems with morphine administration result in censure. Lata, Mona Mohani Jun 1, 2012 355
Failure to maintain professional boundaries leads to suspension. Kora, Collin Jun 1, 2012 433
Diabetic sues doctor for amputating infected penis. May 18, 2012 491
Medical law case of note. Tammelleo, David A. Case overview May 1, 2012 1049
Old-age care--relatives 'at the mercy' of homes. Bateman, Chris May 1, 2012 1558
13 WOUNDED HEROES SUE CITY HOSPITAL; Troops flown back to Brum claim medical negligence. Apr 15, 2012 651
Jury awarded decedent's wife $1 million & children $0. Apr 1, 2012 984
Malpractice suits' impact small. Ellen Schneider, Mary Apr 1, 2012 107
Malpractice suits' impact small. Anderson, Jane Apr 1, 2012 142
Hospital law decisions of note. Tammelleo, A. David Mar 1, 2012 1122
Background on latest GOC case. Brief article Feb 24, 2012 271
Optom found not guilty. Feb 24, 2012 488
Bracken sues Cricket Australia for $1m for medical negligence. Feb 9, 2012 217
Trial court's refusal to give 'eggshell' instruction affirmed on appeal. Feb 1, 2012 847
Was failure to timely give fresh frozen plasma, etc., cause of death? Feb 1, 2012 860
Failure to recognize hypoglycemic state: pt. released & drove into pole. Feb 1, 2012 915
Legal case briefs for nurses. Case overview Feb 1, 2012 1072
Lawsuits are stressing docs: signs of depression and burnout emerge in surgeons who are sued. Kreimer, Susan Feb 1, 2012 456
Episode during dialysis-death resulted: did pt. get proper treatment? Tammelleo, A. David Jan 1, 2012 869
Medical Law cases of note. Tammelleo, A. David Case overview Jan 1, 2012 1068
Drs. prevailed in appeal of denial of motions to dismiss in death case. Jan 1, 2012 874
Hospital law case of the month: the locality rule is still alive: will it survive much longer? Jan 1, 2012 854
Justice is served: Texas physician pleads guilty: ANA gratified by convictions in 'Winkler county' nurses whistleblower case. Jan 1, 2012 738
Justice is served: Texas physician pleads guilty: ANA gratified by convictions in 'Winkler County' nurses whistleblower case. Jan 1, 2012 546
Medical law cases of note. Tammelleo, David Case overview Dec 1, 2011 1094
Survey of medication errors among anaesthetists in Singapore. Iyer, U. Shridhar; Fah, K.K.; Chong, C.K.; Macachor, J.; Chia, N. Survey Nov 1, 2011 856
Medical law cases of note. Tammelleo, A. David Case overview Nov 1, 2011 1070
Stitch accidently entering bowel is not necessarily malpractice! Mills, Smith v. Case overview Nov 1, 2011 964
Plaintiffs failed to name dr. known to have treated deceased. Case overview Oct 1, 2011 1001
Medical staff sentenced for part in protests. Sep 30, 2011 429
Medical law cases of note. Tammelleo, A. David Case overview Sep 1, 2011 1057
Medical panel sought to probe case of doctors charged with murder. Aug 8, 2011 317
Dr. prescribed Coumadin & failed to monitor pt. death resulted. Aug 1, 2011 877
Court granted dr.'s petition for writ of mandamus on limitations. Aug 1, 2011 879
$1,050,000.00 Verdict Against William Beaumont Hospital. Jul 7, 2011 144
Malpractice in the intensive care unit. Michell, W.L. Abstract Jul 1, 2011 1484
RN administered 125 mg of Benadryl to two-year-old: case on point: K. D. v. Adrianne Chambers, RN, 49A04-1010-C T-636 (7/13/201 l)-IN. Case overview Jul 1, 2011 839
CA: summary judgment for hospital upheld: patient failed to prove pima facie case. Case overview Jul 1, 2011 437
Optometrist found to be fit to practise. Brief article Jun 3, 2011 325
Does it matter whether a case sounds in ordinary negligence or med mal? Case overview Jun 1, 2011 768
Dr. Could not stop his ins. carrier from settling med-mal case! Case on point: Papudesu v. med/mal joint undwrtng. Assoc. of R.I., 209-364-A2d.-(4/18/20ll)-RI. Case overview Jun 1, 2011 948
NY: obstetrician sued for developmental delay: failure to prove proximate cause-case dismissed. Jun 1, 2011 465
State supreme court reverses appellate court for invoking RIL: case on point: Jones v. Gaes, 2009-SC-000780DGKYSC - S.W. 3d - (4/21/2011)-KY. Jun 1, 2011 888
Evaluation of cases aged 0-18 years referred to the Council of Forensic Medicine with the cam of medical malpractice/Tibbi uygulama hatasi iddiasi ile Adli Tip Kurumu'na gonderilen 0-18 yas grubu olgularin degerlendirilmesi. Ozkaya, Nesrin; Yilmaz, Riza; Ozkaya, Halit; Can, Muhammet; Pakis, Isil; Yildirim, Ali; Elmas, Imdat May 27, 2011 4233
Doctor acquitted in case of EoACAybotched' surgery. May 10, 2011 325
Judge OKs $7M payout; Malpractice case is settled. May 6, 2011 323
Caveat in relying on limitations in cases involving minor patients. May 1, 2011 821
Hill & Moin LLP Wins $5.5 Million Verdict Against Lenox Hill Hospital for Queens Woman Who Sustained Injuries During Child Birth. Apr 8, 2011 618
Hospital lost attempt to exclude medical experts' reports. Apr 1, 2011 768
Was justice done in this case or did Dr. get away with one? Apr 1, 2011 840
MA: failure to diagnose respiratory symptoms; court vacated dismissal of administratrix's case. Tammelleo, A. David Apr 1, 2011 991
Professional conduct review decisions. Mar 22, 2011 381
NY: plaintiff fails to give notice & sue in time: attempt to use 'continuous treatment' rejected. Mar 1, 2011 491
Preparing to appear in court. Colon, V. Franklin Mar 1, 2011 1933
Apology anthology. Brief article Mar 1, 2011 237
Must co-administrators join in suits for wrongful death? Mar 1, 2011 804
Directed verdict affirmed on Med Mal: reversed on 'lack of consent'. Feb 1, 2011 830
In: Pt. fell in shower sued for Med Mal & Neg.: Med mal claim denied-claim for Neg. proceeds. Feb 1, 2011 590
AOP wins High Court appeal over FTP case. Brief article Jan 28, 2011 311
Kansas Supreme Court remanded case on discovery & privilege. Case overview Jan 1, 2011 893
Nurses failed to notify Dr. of fetal heart decelerations. Jan 1, 2011 822
SC: suit for malpractice & lack of consent: directed verdict-malpractice: trial on consent. Tammelleo, A. David Jan 1, 2011 570
GA: nurse failed to notify Dr. of low B/P: summary judgment for defendants affirmed. Jan 1, 2011 462
Letter from the publisher. Collin, Jonathan Editorial Jan 1, 2011 1193
TribWeek: In Case You Missed It. Dec 25, 2010 685
New parents sue doctor over post-snip surprise. Dec 23, 2010 640
Millbury pair wins malpractice case. Dec 15, 2010 710
Inappropriate physical restraint charges dismissed. Dec 1, 2010 498
The statute of limitations. Tan, S.Y. Dec 1, 2010 792
Suit filed before limitations statute had run. Case overview Dec 1, 2010 630
Summary judgment for Dr. who failed to diagnose Pt. reversed: case on point: Dale v. Kolb, 1081418 (10/23/2010)-AL. Kolb, Dale V. Case overview Dec 1, 2010 960
Pt. Deteriorates-nurses fail to call Dr.-death results. Dec 1, 2010 832
Did legislature 'botch' immunity law by omitting 'severablity'? Dec 1, 2010 908
Surgeon clams-up after bypass & valve surgery bleed. Report Nov 1, 2010 768
Nurse's license revocation upheld on appeal. Nov 1, 2010 782
VA: did pressure applied by RN cause Palsy: judgment on verdict for $1.75 milion affirmed. Tammelleo, A. David Nov 1, 2010 571
Suit targets California Blue Shield. Anderson, Jane Brief article Oct 15, 2010 130
pounds 1M PAYOUT FOR CARE OF GIRL, 11; Trust offers cash in clinical negligence case. Oct 9, 2010 411
Did Certified Nurse Midwife apply too much lateral traction? Jackson, Hankla V. Oct 1, 2010 953
Judgment for hospital in fall from gurney reversed on appeal. Oct 1, 2010 812
$5.5 Million judgment on jury verdict affirmed. Oct 1, 2010 805
Inflamed tissue sutured: two Million Dollar verdict affirmed. Oct 1, 2010 947
Expert medical testimony. Tan, S.Y. Sep 15, 2010 919
Cause of infant's death 'unknown': verdict v. hospital reversed. Sep 1, 2010 794
Lawsuits plague Ob.Gyns. Schneider, Mary Ellen Report Sep 1, 2010 121
Legal case briefs for nurses. Aug 1, 2010 1108
Award of damages to father for emotional distress reversed. Case study Aug 1, 2010 825
Did nurses goof-up in assessment & failure to call Dr.? Jul 1, 2010 833
Nurse joins in 'cover-up' of cause of death. Jul 1, 2010 763
Dr. failed to diagnose and treat: summary judgment denied. Jul 1, 2010 912
7-inch drain left in Pt.: courts refused to apply RIL: case on point: Scott v. Rayhrer, 2d civil B209160 CAAPP2 (6/1/2010) -CA. Rayhrer, Scott V. Jul 1, 2010 817
NY: was developmental disorder fault of OB? Dr.'s motion for summary judgment denied. Jul 1, 2010 467
Court refuses to order remittitur on $3,746,520 verdict. Case overview Jun 1, 2010 829
Dishonesty convictions lead to suspension and censure. Jun 1, 2010 323
Hidden cameras. Frandsen, Betty MacLaughlin Jun 1, 2010 1543
Did FNP drop ball in failing to render proper treatment? Jun 1, 2010 921
Caveat: don't allow spoliation of evidence in your hospital! Jun 1, 2010 825
New RAND Study Finds Better Patient Safety Means Fewer Medical Liability Lawsuits. Clinical report May 3, 2010 451
Defendants' judgment reversed: plaintiff's experts to testify. Tammelleo, A. David May 1, 2010 807
NY: resident discharged patient prematurely: no consultation or autnorization by attending. Tammelleo, A. David May 1, 2010 490
Medical law cases of note. Tammelleo, David A. Case overview May 1, 2010 1048
Should caps on noneconomic damages apply retroactively? May 1, 2010 790
Did Drs. 'fake' calls they told parents they made? May 1, 2010 856
Not another 'spoliation of evidence' case: what's up? Apr 1, 2010 895
TX: Doctor's motion to dismiss suit denied: denial of motion to dismiss affirmed on appeal. Apr 1, 2010 593
Catastrophic results from hip replacement on octogenarian. Apr 1, 2010 805
MJ's dad to file wrongful death suit against Conrad Murray. Mar 26, 2010 206
Bulgarians Refrain from Medical Malpractice Suits. Mar 23, 2010 195
Preparing and Winning Medical Negligence Cases, 3d ed. Kapp, Marshall B. Book review Mar 1, 2010 336
Nursing law case of the month. Mar 1, 2010 814
Nursing law case on point. Mar 1, 2010 873
Was there 'spoliation of evidence' in this case? Mar 1, 2010 812
Medical law case of the month: can liability exist without a physician-patient relationship? Case overview Mar 1, 2010 781
Medical Law cases on point: Medical tribunal hearing mandated before suit v. doctors. Case overview Mar 1, 2010 809
Septic thrombophlepbitis & death: hospital & nurses sued. Feb 1, 2010 825
NY: ureteral re-implantation on child: Dr.'s motion for summary judgment reheard. Feb 1, 2010 589
NY: missing signature on discharge summary: does this mean no instructions were given? Feb 1, 2010 475
Courts are reluctant to overrule trial judges' discretion. Feb 1, 2010 863
FL: surgeon botches breast enhancement: $8,250,000 jury verdict reduced on appeal. Tammelleo, David A. Feb 1, 2010 631
Beckman & Marion Recover $5.16 Million Medical Malpractice Verdict for Milford, Delaware RN. Jan 13, 2010 572
Nurses not liable for domestic violence resulting in death. Jan 1, 2010 873
Female patient sexually assaulted by male nurse. Jan 1, 2010 851
Medical law case of the month: settlement release applied to agents as well as principals. Case overview Jan 1, 2010 792
Medical law case on point: financial motive admissible in 'unnecessary surgery' case. Jan 1, 2010 834
10yr medical negligence case closes; LAWSUIT. Dec 22, 2009 102
Sins of our fathers: two of The Four Doctors and their roles in the development of techniques to permit covert autopsies. Wright, James R., Jr. Dec 1, 2009 5206
Attorney Michael J. Gravlin Files Lawsuit Against Chicago Nursing Home Alleging Negligence Resulted in Schizophrenic Grandmother's Pregnancy. Nov 16, 2009 287
Accommodating disabled patients. Eastern, Joseph S. Editorial Nov 15, 2009 601
Denial of defendant-Dr.'s motion to dismiss upheld: case on point: Quinones v. Pin, 05-09-00215-CV (10/13/2009)-TX. Tammelleo, A. David Nov 1, 2009 959
Mitral valve inserted backward-pt. dies: court upholds dismissal. Tammelleo, A. David Case overview Nov 1, 2009 979
FL: Pre-suit notice of expert witness required: patient's sister-a veteran nurse-not qualified. Tammelleo, A. David Case overview Nov 1, 2009 569
Trial lawyer malpractice ads soar. Anderson, Jane Brief article Oct 15, 2009 128
Patient dissatisfaction and malpractice. Tan, S.Y. Sep 15, 2009 1153
Mother considers civil action following Isle of Man case. Brief article Sep 11, 2009 306
Did RNs wrongfully hyperflex pt.'s legs during delivery? Tammelleo, A. David Case overview Sep 1, 2009 941
TX: surgical nurses and 'wrong site surgery': was this RN 'cause' of wrong site surgery? Tammelleo, A. David Case overview Sep 1, 2009 597
The New Hampshire Supreme Court has scheduled oral arguments on Oct. 15 in a dispute between the state and medical providers over $110 million in a malpractice fund. Brief article Aug 28, 2009 91
NY: RN's opinion key in denying dr.'s motion: pt. died from bowel obstruction & no consults. Tammelleo, A. David Case overview Aug 1, 2009 599
NY: failure to administer TPA to stroke victim: TPA not indicated while in defendants' care. Tammelleo, A. David Case overview Aug 1, 2009 568
Texas court overturns motion granting new trial. Tammelleo, A. David Aug 1, 2009 1057
Report: VA putting patients at risk of overdose. Brief article Jul 14, 2009 258
Ruling raises doubts about state budget. Kitch, Michael Jul 3, 2009 1092
Nurses caring less? Bateman, Chris Jul 1, 2009 333
Did amputation & death result from failure to monitor Pt.? Tammelleo, A. David Case overview Jul 1, 2009 843
Florida's birth-related injury 'plan' no bar to suit. Tammelleo, A. David Case overview Jul 1, 2009 891
$8.6 million verdict for decedent's estate affirmed. Tammelleo, A. David Jul 1, 2009 919
Learned-intermediary doctrine. Tan, S.Y. Jun 15, 2009 993
Did Dr. & nurse fail notify pregnant pt. to D/C Benicar? Tammelleo, A. David Jun 1, 2009 951
FL: nurse's notes & records contradict Dr.: court finds for defendants despite nurse's info. Tammelleo, A. David Jun 1, 2009 602
AL: failure to monitor infiltrating Hep-lock: patient failed to prove causal relation to injury. Tammelleo, A. David Case overview Jun 1, 2009 598
Failure to order CT scan STAT: pt. died awaiting scan. Tammelleo, A. David Case overview Jun 1, 2009 1080
Gross negligence. Tan, S.Y. Case overview May 15, 2009 894
Expert attributes cause of child's death to nursing negligence. Tammelleo, A. David May 1, 2009 870
Did ER personnel miss classic stroke symptoms? Tammelleo, A. David May 1, 2009 917
NY: physician employers sued nurse employee: court denied claim for indemnification v. nurse. Tammelleo, A. David Case overview May 1, 2009 563
NY: failure to follow-up with timely CT scans: RN fails to notify Pt. of need for follow-up scans. Tammelleo, A. David May 1, 2009 580
Nursing home care smacks of deplorable nursing care. Tammelleo, A. David May 1, 2009 1054
Communication and malpractice. Tan, S.Y. Apr 15, 2009 816
Pt. discharged: dies next morning from fluid filled lungs. Tammelleo, A. David Apr 1, 2009 980
Five doctors & four nurses sued after delivery. Tammelleo, A. David Apr 1, 2009 949
NY: colon perforated during colonoscopy: trial on 'compensatory' not 'punitive' damages. Tammelleo, A. David Apr 1, 2009 573
Did Dr. fail to order much needed blood 'stat'? Tammelleo, A. David Apr 1, 2009 1117
TX: deceased Pt.'s executrix sues Drs. & home: expert's affidavit did not meet statutory standard. Tammelleo, A. David Case overview Apr 1, 2009 582
Brustin and Lundblad, Ltd. Announce Jury Verdict of $2.6 Million for Wrongful Death of Lawyer's Wife. Mar 10, 2009 340
Johnson & Johnson unit misled doctors on drug risks, judge says. Case overview Mar 9, 2009 331
Wyeth, drugmakers lose as top US Court allows suits. Brief article Mar 9, 2009 305
The US Department of Justice said it sued KV Pharmaceutical Co. Brief article Mar 9, 2009 192
Was botched liver operation cause of death from embolism? Tammelleo, A. David Case overview Mar 1, 2009 770
Why did nurse fail to chart & destroy her notes? Tammelleo, A. David Case overview Mar 1, 2009 946
Patient injured in 1999 surgery: case still not tried or settled. Tammelleo, David A. Mar 1, 2009 968
Optom accused of deficient performance. Brief article Feb 13, 2009 146
NY: Continuous treatment extends limitations: court found no continuous treatment involved. Tammelleo, A. David Case overview Feb 1, 2009 546
Did Dr. who ordered methotrexane doom viable fetus? Tammelleo, A. David Case overview Feb 1, 2009 958
Court invoked 'Res Ipsa' in contaminated needle infection case. Tammelleo, A. David Case overview Feb 1, 2009 935
Triage nurse failed to recognize stroke symptons! Tammelleo, A. David Case overview Feb 1, 2009 959
FL: surgery pt. with gastro-reflux issues died: mask--not intubation--used to give anesthesia. Tammelleo, A. David Case overview Feb 1, 2009 565
Did normal kidney simply disappear during surgery? Tammelleo, A. David Case overview Feb 1, 2009 1027
Leading Medical Malpractice Insurer Releases New Book to Help Physicians Protect against Suits. Jan 26, 2009 656
Boots called to GOC hearing. Brief article Jan 16, 2009 283
Can one sue for both wrongful death & survival? Tammelleo, A. David Case overview Jan 1, 2009 982
NY: Dr.'s motion for summary judgment denied: questions of fact had to be resolved by jury. Tammelleo, A. David Case overview Jan 1, 2009 563
Was amount of punitive damages awarded v. hospital fair? Tammelleo, A. David Jan 1, 2009 1071
The American Nurses Association, ANA/California, and the California School Nurses Organization win case enforcing the California Nursing Practice Act in administering insulin to students with diabetes in California's K-12 public schools. Jan 1, 2009 438
Was baby's shoulder dystocia caused by Dr.? Tammelleo, A. David Case overview Dec 1, 2008 935
NY: Plaintiff sought admission of RN's notes: some subject to admission--others not! Tammelleo, A. David Case overview Dec 1, 2008 565
New York Woman Sues Over Husband's Missing Brain. Brief article Dec 1, 2008 305
Optom accused. Brief article Nov 14, 2008 127
Verdict in Al-Harithy case delayed again. Nov 5, 2008 325
Verdict in medical malpractice case on Monday. Nov 3, 2008 354
Court recognized right of pt. to recover for 'loss of chance'. Tammelleo, A. David Nov 1, 2008 775
Suit for child's prenatal injuries not barred by limitations. Tammelleo, A. David Editorial Nov 1, 2008 926
Plaintiffs' expert's opinion rejected as 'conclusory'. Tammelleo, A. David Nov 1, 2008 924
JURY DEADLOCKS IN MALPRACTICE SUIT. Oct 25, 2008 362
CHRISTUS ST. VINCENT REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER WRONGFUL DEATH SUIT UNDER WAY. Oct 17, 2008 446
Prevention goes a long way in medicine and in law. Segal, Jeffrey Guest editorial Oct 15, 2008 991
Massachusetts approves 'loss-of-chance' claim in med-mal cases. Sileo, Carmel Oct 1, 2008 736
A textbook answer. Sachs, Robert L., Jr. Oct 1, 2008 1486
A tale of two experts. Nace, Barry J. Oct 1, 2008 851
Trial judge failed to instruct jury on Res Ipsa Loquitur. Tammelleo, A. David Oct 1, 2008 1026
Nurse's notes contradicted surgeon's contention. Tammelleo, A. David Oct 1, 2008 976
Who is responsible for patients being secured on OR tables? Tammelleo, A. David Oct 1, 2008 1006
Medical Negligence Lawsuit Filed against Alta Bates and Kaiser Oakland on Behalf of Baby Brain Damaged by Kernicterus. Sep 26, 2008 645
OH: Pt.'s Vena Cava 'punctured': death results: error in refusal to instruct jury on 'res ipsa'. Tammelleo, A. David Sep 1, 2008 572
Nurse midwife was not practicing medicine & surgery. Tammelleo, A. David Case overview Sep 1, 2008 1006
Rave references prove costly. Danaher, Maria Greco Case overview Aug 1, 2008 566
KY: court barred suit v. hospital on limitations: Executrix had one year after appointment to sue. Tammelleo, A. David Case overview Aug 1, 2008 599
Was patient's advance directive 'concealed' and ignored? Tammelleo, A. David Aug 1, 2008 924
Failure to diagnose stroke: did Dr. discharge pt. too soon? Tammelleo, A. David Aug 1, 2008 911
Family 80% at fault for child's death from OxyContin. Tammelleo, A. David Aug 1, 2008 1055
Court rules trial court erred in denying hospital's motion. Tammelleo, A. David Jul 1, 2008 932
MI: heart patient died: wife sued hospital expert affidavit 'NG' for vicarious liability claim. Tammelleo, A. David Jul 1, 2008 570
Was Erb's palsy caused by nurse? New trial ordered. Tammelleo, A. David Case overview Jul 1, 2008 907
'Simian Creases' prove 'Prenatal' injury: no liability. Tammelleo, A. David Jul 1, 2008 915
OH: failure to have physician expert's affidavit: wrongful death and survivorship suit dismissed. Tammelleo, A. David Case overview Jul 1, 2008 596
GA: nurse's injection for pain causes injuries: judgment on jury verdict in excess of $1 million. Tammelleo, A. David Case overview Jul 1, 2008 599
Nurse practitoner not insured under Dr.--employer's policy. Tammelleo, A. David Jul 1, 2008 967
Third Circuit gives new meaning to term "criminal justice system". Rottschaefer, Bernard L. Essay Jun 22, 2008 2038
Injured Women Continue to Sue Planned Parenthood. Jun 1, 2008 1191
Different standards in med. mal. cases unconstitutional. Tammelleo, A. David Jun 1, 2008 916
NY: did burn on calf result from ankle surgery? Court upheld jury verdict for all defendants. Tammelleo, A. David Case overview Jun 1, 2008 583
Failure to inform of need for PSA: $2 million verdict reversed! Tammelleo, A. David Case overview Jun 1, 2008 1009
Treatment of decubitus ulcers botched: verdict for $3,050,000. Tammelleo, A. David Report Jun 1, 2008 929
NY: hospital not liable for physician's error: nurses not liable for physician's error either. Tammelleo, A. David Case overview Jun 1, 2008 594
Coping with a malpractice lawsuit. Schneider, Mary Ellen May 15, 2008 142
Making the trauma negligence case: emergency care facilities are chronically understaffed, overworked, and lacking in medical teams with experience in treating victims of trauma. Patients who urgently need competent medical care may suffer disastrous consequences. Bartimus, James R.; DeWitt, Anthony L. May 1, 2008 4008
When the sick get sicker in the hospital: people go to the hospital to get better, but they may develop an infection while there that worsens their condition. If this happened to your client, you need to know how to trace the path of the infection to find out what, and who, caused it. Mitchell, Denis C. May 1, 2008 3121
Disastrous experts - and how to avoid them. Dalton, Bartholomew J. May 1, 2008 1423
Seattle medical scientist Barbara Brewitt, PhD, innocent of practicing medicine without a license: Dr. Brewitt's credibility restored. Apr 1, 2008 501
NY: Dr.'s motion to dismiss denied by court: court relied on affidavit of 'anonymous' expert. Tammelleo, A. David Apr 1, 2008 544
Operation success: patient died: deplorable care? Tammelleo, A. David Apr 1, 2008 993
Dr. blamed nurse for post-appendectomy death. Tammelleo, A. David Case overview Apr 1, 2008 983
NJ: Pt. claimed nurse failed to answer bell: nursing notes contain no mention of bell by Pt. Tammelleo, A. David Case overview Apr 1, 2008 611
MI: spark ignited oxygen fire during surgery: CRNA settled--anesthesiologist prevailed. Tammelleo, A. David Case overview Apr 1, 2008 569
Nurses should have their own professional liability insurance. Case overview Apr 1, 2008 965
FL: sponge left in patient's eye after surgery: should jury have conducted own experiment? Tammelleo, A. David Apr 1, 2008 598
Stuart Ratzan Wins $8.8 Million Verdict in Medical Malpractice Case against Southern Baptist Hospital in Jacksonville. Mar 26, 2008 230
ERISA's tangled web. Zaremski, Miles J. Law overview Mar 15, 2008 657
More trouble for Maes. Brief article Mar 3, 2008 164
NJ: post-seizure Pt. falls on way to bathroom: court upheld verdict for defendant hospital. Tammelleo, A. David Case overview Mar 1, 2008 622
Issues about MRSA in cardiac catheterization case. Tammelleo, A. David Mar 1, 2008 880
Dispute over Aids therapy for pregnant women. Brief article Mar 1, 2008 223
$6M settlement in baby case a Bay State record. Mar 1, 2008 519
NY: five-year-old asthmatic kindergartner died: no basis for suit against school nurse or school. Tammelleo, A. David Case overview Feb 1, 2008 590
Did infiltrated injection site call for D/C of Taxol infusion? Tammelleo, A. David Case overview Feb 1, 2008 967
CANCER TEST BLUNDER WOMEN MAY SUE HSE; Legal teams asked to examine cases HEALTH SCANDAL 1. Jan 4, 2008 302
FL: infected corneal ulcer: enucleation results: patient sued opthalmologist consulted by phone. Tammelleo, A. David Case note Jan 1, 2008 574
AZ: Dr. left country after arthoscopic surgery: post-op care given by 'unlicensed' office staff. Tammelleo, A. David Case note Jan 1, 2008 585
N.H. malpractice law faces legal test. Brief article Dec 21, 2007 284
$2.5M awarded in malpractice case; Misdiagnosed woman HIV-free. Dec 13, 2007 708
MS: request for 'admissions' in discovery: 'failure to respond' constitutes 'admissions'. Tammelleo, A. David Dec 1, 2007 562
TN: aged Alzheimer's patient fails & injures hip: failure to prove any liability for patient's injuries. Tammelleo, A. David Dec 1, 2007 595
Was board arbitrary/capricious in suspending license? Tammelleo, A. David Case overview Nov 1, 2007 1033
Did patient receive 'fair' treatment by Dr. and courts? Tammelleo, A. David Nov 1, 2007 972
MRSP may increase risks for suits against Drs. Tammelleo, A. David Nov 1, 2007 943
Failure to file suit within statute of limitations fatal to case. Tammelleo, A. David Nov 1, 2007 1014
A new product for medical malpractice lawyers called MedMal Reports (medmalreports.com) creates a report of the expected medical malpractice payout for a given case, based on the National Practitioner's Databank. Nov 1, 2007 117
Malpractice suits against nurses on the rise. Report Nov 1, 2007 361
Anesthesia awareness: separating fact from fiction. Attorri, Mark D.; Lax, Jonathan A. Oct 26, 2007 851
Malpractice suits, German-style. Napoli, Denise Oct 15, 2007 151
OK: two Drs. misdiagnose brain condition: verdict for Drs. reversed & new trial ordered. Tammelleo, A. David Case overview Oct 1, 2007 572
IL: Pt. suffered severe symptoms after injection: failure to prove proximate cause fatal to case. Tammelleo, A. David Oct 1, 2007 557
Did 'occurrence' rule or 'discovery' rule apply re limitations? Tammelleo, A. David Case overview Oct 1, 2007 1026
'Discovery Doctrine' invoked to comply with limitations statute. Tammelleo, A. David Oct 1, 2007 956
Was hospital at fault for catastrophic birth deficiencies? Tammelleo, A. David Oct 1, 2007 942
Malpractice: what is still at risk? Hight, Brenda Neel Oct 1, 2007 7086
Libya edges in from the cold. Land, Thomas Oct 1, 2007 975
In further appreciation of Dr. Bonham's case. Friedman, Leonard Letter to the editor Sep 22, 2007 492

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