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NO FLASH DETECTED 
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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.
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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.
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