Case Result

$1.5M

Medical Malpractice

2014

Trial Verdict

Wrightsville Beach, NC

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Case Details

Cataract Patient Sues Ophthalmologist, Wins $1.5 Million. Patient became blind in one eye after a toxic dye was mistakenly used during surgery.

Additional Notes

Jury awarded $1.5 million to a Durham cataract patient who became blind in one eye due to a surgical error where methylene blue was used instead of VisionBlue. Total amount with court costs and interest will approach $2 million. Source: The Herald Sun, August 20, 2014.

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