Case Result

$2.4M

Medical Malpractice

2000

Trial Verdict

Downers Grove, IL

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Case Details

Lawsuit charged that 3-week old patient suffered cardiac arrest in the E/R after erroneously receiving an injection of a cardiotoxic chemotherapy drug. Profound damage resulted. Paid by self-insured Cook County Hospital.

Additional Notes

This case was tried to a verdict in March 2000, plaintiff prevailed on appeal. Settlement represents the verdict amount plus $329,550 in accrued interest, during the appeal. At the time this was the highest verdict for a drug substitution error.

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