Archive for 'Sweeney Case Results' Category
Nov 2, 2019

$499,000 settlement in an adult wrongful death without dependents case against a general surgeon for failing to recognize that the patient had a bowel perforation in connection with a colonoscopy procedure. The patient subsequently developed sepsis and died of complications of sepsis. 

Oct 24, 2019

$650,000 settlement in an adult wrongful death without dependents case against a medical clinic and a pharmacy in connection with the negligent administration of Toradol. The plaintiff had an aspiration event after surgery to repair a duodenal hernia which caused him to suffer acute respiratory distress and multi-system organ failure and death. 

Oct 11, 2019

$850,000 settlement in a medical malpractice case against a neurologist who prescribed an incorrect dosage of anti-seizure medication. The plaintiff developed Stevens-Johnson syndrome that required a 22 day hospitalization, including several days in the intensive care unit. 

Sep 20, 2019

$1.067 million settlement for medical malpractice for a psychiatric facility’s failure to monitor the symptoms and side-effects of a neuroleptic medication. The plaintiff sustained brain damage that significantly affected the quality of her life

Sep 8, 2019

$1.187 million settlement for medical malpractice for a mental health facility’s negligent supervision of a patient resulting in a permanent spinal cord injury and partial paralysis.

Aug 5, 2019

$1 million settlement for medical malpractice for a surgeon’s failure to properly manage surgical complications. The plaintiff sustained permanent nerve damage resulting in chronic pain and near complete loss of function of her upper extremity.

Jul 20, 2019

$150,000 settlement in a nursing home negligence claim against a skilled nursing home facility for failing to properly assess the resident’s skin for signs of skin breakdown. The resident developed State IV pressure ulcers that required surgical debridement. 

Jul 11, 2019

$1 million settlement for medical malpractice in connection with a VA hospital’s failure to timely treat emerging stroke symptoms. The plaintiff sustained a permanent brain injury affecting his speech and ambulation.

May 11, 2019

$380,000 settlement in a nursing home negligence case against a skilled nursing home facility for failing to properly monitor and treat evolving wounds in a patient with severe diabetes. The nursing home’s negligence resulted in a below the knee amputation of the resident’s lower extremity. 

May 4, 2019

$418,000 settlement in an adult wrongful death without dependents case against a nursing home for failing to properly monitor a nursing home resident with a history of dysphagia. The resident died while choking on food.