$2.7M
Medical Malpractice, Wrongful Death
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Case Details
LoCoco v. Garbowski, M.D. Involved the death of a 40-year-old mother of three young children due to her doctor failing to diagnose intestinal angina, which resulted in the rotting of her bowels. Case against family doctor, a major Chicago area university hospital, and a gastrointestinal specialist.
Additional Notes
Pre-trial preparation included 42 depositions. Jury trial lasted three weeks in Circuit Court of Cook County, Chicago. Settled on the morning of closing arguments after no prior settlement offers. Settlement provided for children's education and lifetime financial security.