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Medical Malpractice
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Case Details
Jury verdict against Baltimore City Fire Department EMTs and Paramedic for gross negligence leading to the death of Kerry Butler Jr. after improper medical care during a heart attack response. The verdict was initially overturned by the trial judge but reinstated by the Maryland Court of Special Appeals.
Additional Notes
Case of Estate of Butler v. Stracke. Jury awarded $3.7 million in March 2017. Verdict overturned by trial judge Althea Handy, then reversed by Maryland Court of Special Appeals on October 1, 2018, ordering reinstatement of the jury's verdict. Evidence of 'gross negligence' found.