Breast Cancer Misdiagnosis Spurs Medical Malpractice Lawsuit : Victim Sues After Amputation Performed

The Pioneer Press A lawsuit has been filed against an Illinois physician and NorthShore University HealthSystem for allegedly misdiagnosing patient with breast cancer and removing a breast that was later shown not to be cancerous. According to the personal injury lawsuit, the victim’s doctor submitted tissue for biopsy which was examined by Dr. Robert Goldschmidt. [...]

Iowans sue SD urology center

Chicago Tribune, United States If the lawsuit is given class-action status, damages could exceed $5 million, it states. Allegations in the 10-count complaint include negligence, medical malpractice, intentional and negligent infliction of emotional distress, battery… Topics: class action, complaint, damages, infliction of emotional distress, law, lawsuit, lawyer, malpractice, medical, medical malpractice, negligence, negligent, news, state, sue, [...]

Los Angeles County officials settle $3 million wrongful death lawsuit

Justice News Flash, FL The alleged blatant medical malpractice of the hospital physicians and nurses, negligence of Los Angeles County 911 dispatchers to recognize an emergency and send officers to the scene, and the alleged civil rights violations by the family’s lawyers led to … Topics: death, justice, law, lawsuit, lawyer, Los Angeles, malpractice, medical, medical [...]

Why medical malpractice caps should be raised in Colorado – Examiner.com

Examiner.com MYTH #1: It is easy to file a medical malpractice suit. In fact, it is very difficult (and expensive) to file a medical malpractice lawsuit. Most lawyers will not take on a medical malpractice case unless the damages are high and the liability is … Topics: award, case, claim, Colorado, court, damages, fee, injury, [...]