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Professional Liability Defense Past Results

In July 2010, Jeff Feldman successfully defended a local gastroenterologist in Orange County Supreme Court. Plaintiff claimed that the physician used excessive traction in performing a colonoscopy, leading to the very rare complication of a subcapsular rupture of the spleen. We were able to prove from the medical record that the procedure was uncomplicated and that the procedure was performed properly.

 

In July 2010, Andrew Regenbaum successfully defended a local cardiologist in Orange County Supreme Court. Plaintiff claimed that the physician failed to send a heart attack patient for an immediate cardiac catheterization. We successfully argued that the doctor took followed the proper protocol to treat the patient after diagnosing the heart attack. The plaintiff discontinued the case against the doctor midway through the trial.

 

June 2010 Jeff Feldman successfully defended a general surgeon in Orange County Supreme Court. Plaintiff claimed that the deceased 72 year old lawyer died as a result of negligent treatment of a small bowel obstruction. The jury agreed that the physician’s care was appropriate and that the decedent did not die from a bowel obstruction.


March, 2010
Robert Rich Successfully tried a Medical Malpractice case in Orange County to a defense verdict for a general surgeon. The case involved a claim that the doctor negligently damaged a patient’s ureter during a complicated colon resection.

March, 2010 Andrew Regenbaum successfully tried a medical malpractice case in Orange County to a defense verdict for a local internist. The case involved a claim that the doctor performed an improper medical clearance for a patient undergoing spinal surgery and as a result the patient suffered complications which led to paralysis and death. The jury agreed that the examination performed by the doctor was complete and appropriate in all respects.

February 2010 Robert Rich successfully tried a Medical Malpractice case in Federal Court to a defense verdict for a local thoracic surgeon. The case involved a claimed delay in transferring an accident victim to a level one trauma center.

January 2010 Jeff Feldman obtained a defense verdict for a local ob gyn in a failure to timely diagnose breast cancer matter. Plaintiff claimed that our client did not properly test or follow up on a complaint of a breast irregularity. The physician claimed no such complaint was ever made by the then 28 year old patient.

December 2009 Robert Rich successfully tried a Medical Malpractice case in Westchester County to a defense verdict for a gastroenterologist. The case alleged a failure to timely prescribe surgery for a gallstone.

 

August, 2009 Andrew Regenbaum successfully tried a medical malpractice case in Orange County to a defense verdict for a local radiology group. The case involved claims of an improperly performed mammogram.

May, 2009 Robert Sappe successfully tried a medical malpractice case in Dutchess County to a defense verdict for a local orthopedic surgeon. The case involved allegations that a surgery was improperly performed.

March, 2009 Andrew Regenbaum successfully tried a medical malpractice case in Sullivan County to a defense verdict for a local emergency room physician. The case involved an allegation of a failure to diagnose a small bowel obstruction.

March, 2009 Robert Rich successfully tried a podiatric malpractice case in Ulster County to a defense verdict for a local podiatrist. The case involved a claim that a foot surgery was performed improperly.

August, 2008 Jeff Feldman successfully tried a medical malpractice case in Dutchess County to a defense verdict for a local obstetrician. The case involved a claim that the use of excessive traction during the course of the delivery, following a shoulder dystocia, resulted in an Erb’s Palsy injury.

May 2008 Jeff Feldman successfully defended two local obstetricians, whom plaintiff claimed negligently provided prenatal care resulting in a severely brain damaged baby.

February 2008 Jeff Feldman successfully defended a local ob/gyn in a failure to diagnose breast cancer. It was alleged that the physician failed to pay sufficient heed to the patients complaints of an irregularity in her breast. It was proven that the patient was fabricating much of her version of the events claimed.

January 2008 Jeff Feldman obtained a defendant’s verdict for a local surgeon in a case in which it was alleged that the surgeon improperly followed a post surgical patient regarding her use of Lovenox and Coumadin, resulting in very severe bleeding into the retroperitoneal spaces.

 

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