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Failed Cancer Diagnosis leads to Man's Untimely Death

Practice Area: Medical Malpractice
Client: Hodgkin's Patient

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   Jeremy Alters (View Profile)

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  Case Description:

Settlement: $6,007,000 - Verdict later settled for $5,200,000

Court: 11th Judicial Circuit in Miami-Dade County, Florida

Judge: Honorable Norman Gerstein

Date: October, 2002

Defense Attorneys: Jonathan Lynn, Esq.



  Facts And Allegations

Plaintiff had been treating and receiving follow up care from a hematologist since 1995 for his previously diagnosed Hodgkin's disease and continued to do so through May of 2000. During that time, Plaintiff developed squamous cell carcinoma in his left tonsil and neck. The hematologist failed to diagnose Plaintiff's cancer in a timely manner which resulted in a substantial delay in diagnosis and treatment.

Injuries & Damages

Squamous Cell Carcinoma in left tonsil and neck which subsequently led to Plaintiff's demise two months after the case was tried and won.

Result

Jury Verdict of $6,007,000. Case was appealed and later settled for $5,200,000.