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It is worth noting that situations similar to those described in this medical malpractice case could just as easily occur at any of the healthcare facilities in the area, such as Kaiser Permanente, UC Davis Medical Center, Mercy, Methodist, or Sutter.

(Please also note: the names and locations of all parties have been changed to protect the confidentiality of the participants in this personal injury lawsuit and its proceedings.)

Summary of Facts:
INJURIES: Aaron alleged carbon monoxide poisoning, severe lung injuries and lifelong brain damage. Gregory alleged that these injures were a direct result of the airway fire.

Facts:
On April 18, 2002, plaintiff Aaron Gregory, age 8, underwent a tonsilectomy at San Jose Medical Center. Treating physician Dan Parrish used a hand-held electrode that was powered by an electrosurgical unit and was manufactured by Medical Corporation to perform the tonsilectomy. While the electrode was in Andrew's mouth, an airway fire occurred.

Andrew's Protector and father sued Parrish for medical malpractice. He sued Medical, alleging negligent design and failure to warn in connection with its electrosurgical unit.

For more information you are welcome to contact Sacramento personal injury lawyer, Moseley Collins.

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It is worth noting that situations similar to those described in this medical malpractice case could just as easily occur at any of the healthcare facilities in the area, such as Kaiser Permanente, UC Davis Medical Center, Mercy, Methodist, or Sutter.

(Please also note: the names and locations of all parties have been changed to protect the confidentiality of the participants in this personal injury lawsuit and its proceedings.)
Summary of Facts:

Nevins filed a lawsuit against Sacramento health in the Sacramento County Superior Court. The plaintiff alleged Sacramento health and its employees were negligent and violated the standard of care. The plaintiff alleged Oliver acted within the scope of his employment when he performed the procedure.

The plaintiff sought damages for her medical expenses, pain and suffering, loss of enjoyment of life, lost earnings and loss of earning capacity.

The defendant denied the allegations of negligence and asserted the plaintiff's failure to mitigate her damages as an affirmative defense. Sacramento health claimed Nevins's hypoglossal nerve was in an unexpected anatomical position never before encountered by Oliver or reported in the medical literature. It further claimed Oliver immediately disclosed to the plaintiff after the surgery that he had cut her hypoglossal nerve and apologized for the incident.

For more information you are welcome to contact Sacramento personal injury lawyer, Moseley Collins.

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It is worth noting that situations similar to those described in this medical malpractice case could just as easily occur at any of the healthcare facilities in the area, such as Kaiser Permanente, UC Davis Medical Center, Mercy, Methodist, or Sutter.

(Please also note: the names and locations of all parties have been changed to protect the confidentiality of the participants in this personal injury lawsuit and its proceedings.)
Summary of Facts:

Mary Nevins said she was trained as a nurse but later began a career as a gala auctioneer, eventually becoming one of the best auctioneers in the Northwest.
She reportedly underwent a body scan in 2006 which revealed a right carotid artery significantly blocked with plaque. Nevins said she went to a Sacramento health facility to confirm her artery was blocked and determine what treatment was required. Sacramento health physicians reportedly confirmed that her artery was blocked and recommended a carotid endarterectomy.

Sam Oliver, MD, a vascular surgeon employed by Sacramento health, performed Nevins's carotid endarterectomy June 12, 2006. Oliver reportedly used ultrasound to confirm the location of Nevins's carotid bifurcation. Nevins said Oliver ligated and cut various branches of her facial vein to secure access to the internal carotid artery. Nevins claimed that while Oliver was ligating and cutting branches of her facial vein, he mistakenly cut her hypoglossal nerve.

For more information you are welcome to contact Sacramento personal injury lawyer, Moseley Collins.

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It is worth noting that situations similar to those described in this medical malpractice case could just as easily occur at any of the healthcare facilities in the area, such as Kaiser Permanente, UC Davis Medical Center, Mercy, Methodist, or Sutter.

(Please also note: the names and locations of all parties have been changed to protect the confidentiality of the participants in this personal injury lawsuit and its proceedings.)

Individually and on Naomi’s behalf, Martinez sued Salmon and Bakings Medical, saying that they should immediately have treated the child or consulted a pediatric infectious disease specialist.

The next day, Maria was transferred to UCD Medical Center, where she underwent spinal taps, MRIs that revealed severe brain damage and CT scans that showed bleeding in her brain. Naomi remained in the hospital for two months for her brain injuries, and following her discharge from UCD, she required round-the-clock care.

According to the suit, Naomi’s permanent disabilities could have been mitigated--or avoided--had the defendants treated or referred the child sooner.
SUMMARY:
RESULT: Settlement
The parties negotiated a $625,000 settlement.

For more information you are welcome to contact Sacramento personal injury lawyer, Moseley Collins.

It is worth noting that situations similar to those described in this medical malpractice case could just as easily occur at any of the healthcare facilities in the area, such as Kaiser Permanente, UC Davis Medical Center, Mercy, Methodist, or Sutter.

(Please also note: the names and locations of all parties have been changed to protect the confidentiality of the participants in this personal injury lawsuit and its proceedings.)

INJURIES: On March 11, Naomi stopped eating and responding to stimuli and became very lethargic. Martinez brought her to the Bakings Medical ER, where the baby's lesions were cultured and diagnosed as herpes simplex virus 2 meningeoencephalitis.

Facts:
On March 7, 2009, plaintiff Irma Martinez brought her 11-day-old daughter, Naomi Maria, to pediatrician Valarie Salmon at Bakings Medical Center for an evaluation.

Two days earlier, lesions appeared on Naomi’s face and ear.

Martinez asked Salmon to perform tests on the lesions, but Salmon declined, saying that tests were unnecessary, and that the child had an ordinary rash or mosquito bites.

After an emergency room visit four days later, it was discovered that Naomi had an infectious disease, and as a result, severe brain damage.

For more information you are welcome to contact Sacramento personal injury lawyer, Moseley Collins.