Dansky | Katz | Ringold

$128

Nursing Home Negligence

A Delaware corporation operating 146 nursing facilities settled a $128 million case with the United States government for billing Medicare and Medicaid for substandard skilled nursing services. Allegations included understaffing, failure to provide adequate catheter care, and failure to prevent falls and pressure ulcers.

$73

Medical Malpractice

Dallas-based woman won a $73 million lawsuit against Boston Scientific Corp. over injuries and pain caused by its pelvic mesh products, specifically an Obtryx sling, leading to severe complications including pain, incontinence, infection, bleeding, and nerve damage.

$44

Medical Malpractice

Philadelphia jury found the hospital at the University of Pennsylvania 65% liable and attending doctor 35% personally liable for a patient’s brain hemorrhage due to failure to recognize adverse reaction to anti-coagulant medication (Heparin), leading to catastrophic brain injury.

$13

Nursing Home Abuse & Neglect

Family awarded $13 million after an 87-year-old patient endured medical neglect in a nursing home, leading to her death. Allegations included lack of monitoring, unnecessary medical treatments, weight loss, and a massive bedsore due to infrequent turning.

$1.4M

Nursing Home Negligence

Settlement against New Jersey Veterans nursing home for a man who died from choking on food when left unattended by staff.

$1M

Wrongful Death

Settlement against an assisted living facility for injury and wrongful death of a resident.