Notable Verdicts and Settlements

JULY 2007

Amber Frappier v. James W. Phillips, M.D.

$1,020,530.90 - Trial Verdict

Amber Frappier suffered significant physical and emotional injuries as the result of a botched plastic surgery which was performed by Dr. Phillips at The Florida Center For Cosmetic Surgery.

JUNE 2007

Michele Kraft v. S. Mehta

$100,000.00 - Settlement for Insurance Policy Limits

Ms. Kraft was involved in a vehicular accident and sustained an aggravation of pre-existing orthopedic injuries. In addition to the settlement stated above, an additional claim is being pursued against Ms. Kraft’s own insurance company for benefits pursuant to her underinsured motorist policy.

MAY 2007

Margaret D. v. Cruise Ship Line**

$105,000.00 - Settlement

Margaret D. was a passenger on a well known cruise line. One of the ports of call was the cruise line’s private island resort. While on the island, Ms. D fell off a hammock when the s-ring securing the hammock failed. As a result, Ms. D. suffered an injury to her non-dominate shoulder. The cruise line denied any liability as the island was owned and operated by another company not affiliated with the cruise line.

DECEMBER 2006

Edward Olguin, M.D. & Elizabeth Olguin v. State Farm Mutual Insurance Company

$750,000.00 - Settlement for Insurance Policy Limits

Edward Olguin, M.D., was the victim of a hit and run accident while riding his bicycle. As a result of the accident, Dr. Olguin required spinal surgery with the installation of a metal plate in his spine. After Dr. Olguin’s claim was initially denied, we filed an action seeking compensation for his injuries pursuant to his uninsured motorist insurance policy. During the course of litigation, State Farm Insurance Company agreed to tender the Dr. Olguin’s entire policy limits in settlement of the claim.

JULY 2006

Client** v. Hospital**

$1,250,000.00 - Settlement

Our client suffered a herniated disc while playing volleyball. After diagnosing the Client with an injury to the nerves at the base of his spine (Cauda Equina Syndrome), the physicians caring for the Client failed to perform surgery in a timely fashion resulting in permanent injuries.

JUNE 2006

Karen Kressler v. A. Tullo, L. Raffone & Insurance Company**

$150,000.00 - Combined Settlement

Karen Kressler was involved in two separate accidents within a six month period. As a result of both accidents, Ms. Kresler aggravated preexisting injuries to her neck and back, and suffered a torn retina in her eye which required surgery. The settlement was a combination of payments from one of the Defendant’s insurance company, and a payment from Ms. Kresler’s uninsured motorist policy.

MAY 2006

Adalgisa V. v. Laser Surgery Center

$250,000.00 - Settlement

Andalgisa V. underwent Lasix surgery and suffered a deterioration of her eyesight following the surgery. It was alleged that Andalgisa V. was not a candidate for the procedure, and the surgery negatively affected her already compromised vision.

FEBRUARY 2006

Client** v. Pain Center** & Physician**

$1,500,000.00 - Combined Settlement

Client. underwent an elective surgery for the purpose of alleviating his on-going lower back pain related to prior injuries. The surgical technique utilized a hypertonic saline solution which caused Client to suffer nerve damage known as arachnoiditis. Client suffered injuries including unnecessary pain, impotence, incontinence and foot drop.

JANUARY 2006

Betty G. v. Hospital**

$275,000.00 - Pre-litigation Settlement

Betty G. was an 85 year old widow who was admitted to the hospital for surgical revision of a prior hip replacement. Following surgery, Ms. G. developed a blood clot in her leg that was not immediately noticed by the nursing staff. It was alleged that the delay in diagnosing the blood clot contributed to cause the need to perform a below the knee amputation.

FEBRUARY 2005

Erin A. v. Surgeon**

$250,000.00 - Settlement for Insurance Policy Limits

Erin A. underwent back surgery for injuries subsequent to a work related accident. Ms. A suffered additional back injuries when the surgeon misplaced surgical screws in her spine.

MAY 2004

Teresa Rojo v. Julio Diaz-Jane, M.D.

$1,500,000.00 - Trial Verdict

Teresa Rojo suffered serious physical and emotional injuries as the result of a medically unnecessary hysterectomy.

Juan Evelio Pou v. Carlos Nazir, M.D.

$720,094.89 - Trial Verdict

Juan Pou suffered significant permanent injury related to a botched penile implant, and a subsequent unsuccessful revision surgery.

DECEMBER 2003

Morris & Caroline Zisk v. Gerard & Sara Silverman

$924,615.00 - Trial Verdict

Morris Zisk, age 81, suffered significant burns to his hands when he came into contact with unnecessarily hot water from the kitchen tap in the condominium he rented from the Defendants. It was alleged the hot water heater malfunctioned due to the Defendants’ failure to conduct routine maintenance. Several of Mr. Zisk’s fingers were amputated and he was in a coma for several weeks.

JUNE 2002

Client** v. Hosptial**

$650,000.00 - Settlement

Client with a medical history of allergic reactions to terbutaline, was negligiently administered terbutaline during pregnancy which resulted in the client developing a permanent seizure disorder.

NOVEMBER 2002

Josie Miller v. Mario Nanes, M.D.

$1,394,000.00 - Trial Verdict

Ms. Miller was an 82 year old woman who underwent a laminectomy and developed a kyphotic deformity to her spine. The deformity goes untreated, and, as a result, Ms. Miller becomes a quadraplegic.

**Names excluded pursuant to confidentiality agreement preventing disclosures of the identities of the parties.