$875,000
Wrongful Death
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Case Details
Settlement for the wrongful death of a surgical patient due to the surgeon and hospital administration deciding to continue with surgery despite the patient having unrelieved chest pains and being on blood thinners. The patient died from a heart attack on the operating table.
Additional Notes
The hospital settled after the first witness. The last offer before trial was $500,000. The hospital was protected by the Tort Claims Act cap of $1.2 Million.