$5.2M
Wrongful Death
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Case Details
Mr. DiFranco’s client’s son was found unresponsive. Park Ridge paramedics were dispatched, observed the teen conscious and breathing, and left without proper examination. Later, the father found his son unconscious and blue. Paramedics were called again, and the son was transported to the hospital but never regained consciousness. The case, initially dismissed by the Illinois Appellate Court, was reversed by the Illinois Supreme Court and ultimately tried. A jury awarded a verdict of $5,187,500.00.
Additional Notes
Jury verdict after case was reversed by Illinois Supreme Court, involving paramedic negligence.
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