Unanimous Defense Verdict for Cardiologist in Defibrillator Case - December 2011
On December 12, 2011, shareholder Stephen Sigler successfully defended a Cardiologist in a case of alleged malpractice in diagnosis and treatment. The plaintiff alleged malpractice following a successful replacement of an existing depleted Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillator (ICD) …
Unanimous Defense Verdict for Radiologist in Alleged Wrongful Death Case - August 2011
On August 17, 2011, after less than one hour of deliberations, the jury in this wrongful death/medical negligence case unanimously found in favor of the defendant radiologist, represented by shareholder, Robert W. Frank. The patient, a …
Unanimous Defense Verdict for OB/GYN in Alleged Malpractice Suit - June 2011
On June 30, 2011, shareholder Hugh McCabe successfully defended an OB/GYN in a case of alleged malpractice following a surgery where there was an alleged injury to the left ureter. The defendant performed a laparoscopic supra-cervical hysterectomy to …
Unanimous Defense Verdict for Dentist in Alleged Malpractice and Battery Suit - June 2011
On June 14, 2011, shareholder Robert Frank successfully defended a dentist in a case of alleged dental malpractice and dental battery during a procedure which resulted in permanent nerve damage. The dentist performed a mandibular nerve block …
Defense Verdict for OB/GYN in Medical Negligence for Retained Foreign Body - June 2011
On June 13, 2011, shareholder Clark Hudson successfully defended an OB/GYN in a case of alleged malpractice following a surgery where there was a retained foreign body. The defendant OB/GYN preformed a laparoscopic hysterectomy utilizing a uterine manipulator …
Defense Victory for Interventional Cardiologist - May 2011
On May 24, 2011 shareholder Clark Hudson and associate Ben Howard teamed up to successfully defend an Interventional Cardiologist. The Plaintiff alleged malpractice following a successful heart cauterization with stenting. Specifically, the plaintiff alleged the defendant doctor delayed treatment after developing …
Summary Judgment Victory in U.S. District Court, Middle District of Louisiana - April 2011
On April 22, 2011, obtained a victory by summary judgment for its client in the United States District Court for the Middle District of Louisiana. The plaintiff, a mortgage company, had a written contract for services with …
Defense Verdict in Alleged Wrongful Death Case - March 2011
On March 14, 2011, senior trial attorney Sheila Trexler (retired 2017), received a defense verdict on behalf of a physician in an alleged wrongful death/medical negligence case in Imperial County. The decedent, a 52-year-old woman, was admitted …
Defense Verdict for Plastic Surgeon in Alleged Malpractice in Breast Augmentation Procedure - March 2011
On March 9, 2011, shareholder Robert Frank successfully defended a plastic surgeon in an alleged medical malpractice action. Plaintiff, a twenty-year-old, nude outcall entertainer, alleged the physician was negligent in performing her procedure and during post-operative care. The plastic surgeon …
Defense Verdict for Plastic Surgeon in Alleged Lack of Informed Consent Case - February 2011
On February 10, 2011, senior shareholder Michael I. Neil and associate Matthew R. Souther obtained a defense verdict on behalf of a Plastic Surgeon. The plaintiff came to the Defendant plastic surgeon for breast reduction surgery on referral from …
