$925,000
Medical Malpractice
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Case Details
Douglas Peterson, a 72-year-old army veteran, brought a medical malpractice case against the Philadelphia VA Medical Center alleging negligent treatment for a urinary tract infection that progressed, causing gangrene and requiring the amputation of both his legs from the knee down.
Additional Notes
Settlement reached in a Pennsylvania federal court. The complaint stated that the outcome could and should have been avoided.