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Wrongful Death Medical Malpractice
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Case Details
Matthew Dudley and Marisa Schostok represented the Estate of a 55-year-old man who died as a result of septic shock caused by an undiagnosed anastomotic leak following a hernia repair surgery. The jury found in favor of the Plaintiff and determined the surgeon negligently discharged the patient from the hospital despite his worsening condition. The jury awarded $25,312,039.59 in damages, which will go to the widow and three children of the decedent.
Additional Notes
Jury verdict after three-week trial in Cook County. Awarded to widow and three children of decedent.