Linnan & Associates

$144.7M

Medical Malpractice

Verdict obtained by Linnan & Associates, ranked Number 6 in the country, and the largest in the State of New York, for a personal injury case. Involved failure to recognize or treat a heart attack for approximately 26 hours, causing severe, permanent damage to heart muscle. Awarded $18 million for pain and suffering, with balance for future medical expenses including a heart transplant. Case highlighted gender bias in medicine.

$5M

Medical Malpractice

Failure to diagnose and properly treat pediatric asthma in a 12-year-old. Infant-plaintiff suffered severe brain damage and is in a semi-vegetative state due to an asthma attack after being discharged from pediatrician's office. Case settled prior to trial.

$3.6M

Medical Malpractice

34-year-old male died from septic shock 38 hours after hemorrhoidectomy due to hospital staff's failure to monitor and treat his condition post-surgery. Patient went nine hours without nursing check, and surgeon failed to address underlying septic condition. Family recovered $3.6 million.

$1.4M

Wrongful Death

Albany Medical Center Hospital found liable for the wrongful death of Thomas P. Meehan, town supervisor of Windham. Jury awarded $1.4 million for economic damages due to failure to recognize and treat pulmonary embolism after hip replacement surgery, leading to death.

$1.4M

Medical Malpractice

45-year-old female's Stage III breast cancer diagnosis was delayed due to failure to follow up on mammogram results and notify her of the need for an immediate biopsy. Resulted in radical mastectomy, chemotherapy, and radiation. Total recovery of $1.35 million.

$1.1M

Medical Malpractice

23-year-old female's breast cancer diagnosis was delayed due to primary health care provider repeatedly dismissing her concerns, leading to advanced Stage IV cancer. Case settled after three weeks of trial.