Leaving a foreign object inside a patient after surgery is one of the most preventable types of medical mishaps. Yet it happens more often than it should. According to the Joint Commission, a non-profit that accredits and certifies more than...
Yale Crash Victim’s Family Settles Lawsuit Against Fraternity
The family of one of four Yale students killed in a 2003 crash on their return trip from a fraternity event has settled a negligence lawsuit against the Delta Kappa Epsilon (DKE) fraternity.
Court records show that the lawsuit against both the...
Oklahoma Appeals Court Affirms $15M Award in Botox Injury Case
The Oklahoma Court of Appeals has upheld a $15 million jury verdict in favor of a medical doctor in her case against Allergan Inc. The plaintiff, Sharla Helton, an obstetrician and gynecologist, suffered debilitating side effects after receiving...