Lawyers at DBMS successfully litigate a wide variety of civil cases and argue appeals in some of the most challenging jurisdictions in the country.
Professional Liability
Plaintiff v. Defendant General Surgeon
Client:
Synopsis:Defendant General Surgeon
Outcome:Verdict for Defense
John M. McGarry and Laura Coffey Ieremia of DBMS successfully defended a general surgeon in Lake County at trial against allegations of performing a non-indicated double bowel resection during a diagnostic laparoscopy, leading to multiple hospitalizations for bowel obstructions due to adhesive disease.
After plaintiff requested $2.475 million in damages, the Lake County jury returned a verdict for the defense.