$1.35 Million Settlement for Negligent Bowel Surgery
Medical Malpractice Case Summary:
Amount: $1,350,000Court: Clark County Court of Common Pleas
Date: September 2000
Plaintiff's Counsel: Thomas Mester
Description: Medical Malpractice
Plaintiff's decedent had surgery performed for the removal of remnants of the right ovary which resulted in a bowel perforation which was not timely diagnosed leading to sepsis, peritonitis, ARDS and death. Claims made against the surgeon, hospital and other physicians who were responsible for her care subsequent to surgery.
