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$1.8M

Medical Malpractice, Wrongful Death

Wheaton, IL

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Case Details

Garcia v. Horwitz, M.D., et al. For the needless death of Alberto Gallardo, age 34, after routine outpatient surgery to correct a deviated nasal septum. Chicago hospital and head and neck surgeon negligently ordered post-operative pain medication (Toradol), which prevented blood coagulation, leading to two additional surgeries and death.

Additional Notes

Settled after two days of trial. Settlement complicated by insolvency of defendant surgeon’s insurance company, surgeon paid portion with personal funds. Used PowerPoint exhibit of trial exhibits.

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