Medical negligence settlement. 

On April 13, 2018, the plaintiff presented to his doctor. His doctor performed an eye exam and told him he was a candidate for a cataract removal procedure. On October 31, 2018, plaintiff underwent cataract surgery. Post-operatively, plaintiff had an increase in intraocular pressure and subsequently suffered vision loss. It was alleged the injury was caused by a macular hole that was present before the cataract surgery, but his doctor failed to recognize and treat it. Plaintiff suffered permanent loss of some vision in his right eye as a result.

L.N. and T.N. v. RUMC, No Lawsuit Filed (Cook County)

65 year old female presented for a minimally invasive left total knee arthroplasty. Prior to closure of the incision, the knee was inadvertently injected with rubbing alcohol instead of saline. Blisters developed post-operatively requiring antibiotic administration leading to Steven-Johnson Syndrome and hospitalization which was not billed. This matter was settled without the need for filing.

HP v. City of Chicago, a municipal corporation

(2003) Automobile (Wilful and Wanton): 33 year old male was struck by police vehicle which was traveling on the wrong side of the street without lights and sirens when responding to a call regarding a man with a gun, ten blocks away from the accident scene. Plaintiff suffered fractures of the right and left tibia and fibula and jaw. Co-counsel with Larry R. Rogers, Jr.

Result: $450,000.00

EC v. Northwestern Memorial Hospital

(2003) Medical Malpractice: 32 year old female had an I.V. inserted for calcium chloride treatment following a ruptured placenta. The I.V. infiltrated causing a burn to the dorsum of her left hand with resultant scarring.

Result: $450,000.00