Case Result

$4.2M

Medical Malpractice

2021
Trial Verdict
North Haven, CT

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Case Details

A Bridgeport man suffered a stroke and partial paralysis after a surgeon advised him to stop anti-coagulation medication prior to a minor procedure. A jury awarded $4.2 million in damages against the surgeon at Bridgeport’s St. Vincent’s Medical Center, with $3.2 million to the man and $1 million to his wife. The claim alleged the surgeon violated the standard of care by not consulting the prescribing physician, leading to the stroke, partial paralysis, epilepsy, and speech/memory impairments.

Additional Notes

Jury awarded $3.2 million to the man and $1 million to his wife. Surgeon failed to consult prescribing physician before advising patient to stop anti-coagulation medication, leading to stroke, partial paralysis, epilepsy, and speech/memory impairments.

North Haven, CT
4.80 rating (28 reviews)
5 attorneys
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