2009

Defense verdict in the Judicial District of Waterbury on behalf of cardiologist in death of patient who developed pulmonary fibrosis due to Amiodarone.

Defense verdict in the Judicial District of New London on behalf of vascular surgeon for death of patient due to inadvertent injury to the subclavian artery during placement of internal jugular catheter.

Defense verdict in the Judicial District of New Haven on behalf of gastroenterologist in claimed failure to properly treat diverticulitis resulting in rupture requiring emergency surgery.

Defense verdict in the Judicial District of Hartford on behalf of general surgeon for negligence and battery in utilizing titanium clips during laparoscopic cholecystectomy on patient with a known metal allergy. Patient sustained severe allergic reaction post-op.

Defense verdict in the Judicial District of Hartford for two ob/gyns in claimed failure to obtain informed consent in the performance for laparoscopic supra cervical hysterectomy.

Withdrawal in the Judicial District of Danbury on behalf of hospital in claim of obstetrical malpractice resulting in brain damaged baby.

Withdrawal in the Judicial District of Danbury of case against physician and hospital for highly publicized case involving suicide of 14 year old after discharge from hospital psychiatric unit.

2008

Defense verdict in the Judicial District of Middletown on behalf of ob/gyn in shoulder dystocia/Erb's palsy.

Defense verdict in the Judicial District of Middletown on behalf of internist in claimed failure to properly treat hypertension resulting in retinal vein occlusion and blindness.

Directed verdict in the Judicial District of Hartford on behalf of cardiologist for claimed failure to properly treat cardiac condition leading to dizziness, fall down stairs, quadriplegia and death.

Defense verdict in the Judicial District of New London on behalf of cardiologist for alleged negligent interpretation of an exercise stress test. Patient died two weeks after discharge from a myocardial infarction.

Defense verdict in the Judicial District of Stamford on behalf of psychiatrist for suicide death of 40 year old female in claimed failure to properly monitor and manage schizophrenia.

Withdrawal in the Judicial District of Danbury on behalf of defendants for negligent administration of an interscalene block resulting in permanent upper extremity impairment.

Dismissal in Federal court action alleging constitutional and state law claims arising out of involuntary psychiatric admission involving 4-point restraint and involuntary medication. Established favorable precedent that private hospitals, despite receipt of substantial state and federal funding for managing psychiatric patients, are not subject to Constitutional claims by psychiatric patients.

Appellate precedent holding that "peeping tom" claim is not covered by homeowner's insurance policy.

Appellate precedent holding that high low settlement agreement between plaintiff and defendant must be disclosed to court and to non settling defendant.

2007

Defense verdict in the Judicial District of Hartford on behalf of ob/gyn in a case involving catastrophic brain damaged baby and pelvic floor damage to mom. Claimed failure to perform a timely c-section.

Defense verdict in the Judicial District of New Haven on behalf of internist and physician's assistant in claimed failure to properly manage depression resulting in suicide death of 65 year old.

Defense verdict in the Judicial District of New London on behalf of pediatric orthopedic surgeon in claimed negligent performance of surgery for hip dysplasia in 16 year old resulting in need for hip replacement.

Withdrawal in the Judicial District of Danbury claim of negligence against orthopedist and hospital in connection with spinal surgery resulting in retained micro-instrument and permanent neurological injury to lower extremities.

2006

Defense verdict in the Judicial District of Waterbury in two successive trials on behalf of pathologist. Claimed negligent diagnosis of astrocytoma on frozen section leading to brain resection resulting in hemiplegia in 32 year old female. Lesion was subsequently determined to be benign. The original defense verdict was reversed on appeal. A defense verdict achieved in second trial. Defense verdict in the Judicial District of Danbury on behalf of anesthesiologist for claimed negligence in performing cervical steroid injection resulting in incapacitating reflex sympathetic dystrophy.

Defense verdict in the Judicial District of Hartford on behalf of pediatric general surgeon for permanent nerve injury in 16 year old secondary to Nuss procedure for pectus excavatum.

Defense verdict in the Judicial District of Hartford on behalf of cardiologist for claimed mismanagement pre- and post-angioplasty resulting in death of 48 year old woman.

Defense verdict in the Judicial District of Stamford on behalf of general surgeon for bowel perforation during hernia repair leading to multiple surgeries and postoperative complications.

Defense verdict in the Judicial District of Hartford on behalf of emergency department attending in claimed failure to diagnose aortic dissection in a 55 year old man who died after discharge.

Defense verdict in the Judicial District of New London on behalf of hospital in claimed failure by emergency department to diagnose a bleeding ulcer. Patient arrested post-discharge from hospital.

Defense verdict in the Judicial District of Stamford on behalf of ophthalmologist for claimed negligence in performance of cataract surgery resulting in vision loss in 72 year old female.

Defense verdict in the Superior Court of New Britain on behalf of orthopedic surgeon for negligence in performance of ganglionectomy surgery on patient's foot resulting in nerve entrapment and RSD.

Dismissal in the Judicial District of Waterbury on behalf of physician in case involving claim that plaintiff was given wrong medications causing fluid build up and cardiac catheterization.

Appellate precedent holding that apportionment by co-defendant should be allowed when based on conduct originally claimed by plaintiff in medical malpractice case.

2005

Defense verdict in the Judicial District of Hartford on behalf of ob/gyn in catastrophic brain-damaged baby. Claimed failure to perform a timely c-section. The case was appealed and the verdict for the defendant was affirmed.

Defense decision in binding arbitration in Milford on behalf of ob/gyn in shoulder dystocia/Erb's palsy.

Defense verdict in the Hartford Judicial District on behalf of neurologist and emergency department physician in death of 15 year old for claimed failure to manage seizure disorder and premature discharge from emergency department after cardiac arrest.

Favorable result in the Judicial District of Waterbury on behalf of anesthesiologist in claimed negligent management of anesthetic during valve replacement surgery resulting in anterior ischemic optic neuropathy and bilateral blindness.

Defense verdict in the Judicial District of Waterbury on behalf of interventional radiologist for claimed negligence in performing angiogram resulting in permanent impairment of patient's dominant hand and arm.

Defense Verdict in the Judicial District of Hartford involving claim of wrongful death during bowel surgery.

Defense verdict in the Superior Court of New Britain in favor of general surgeon for negligence and lack of informed consent in connection with hernia repair surgery resulting in the need for recurrent incisional hernia repair surgeries.

Favorable result in the Judicial District of Waterbury on behalf of plastic surgeon in claimed assault and battery for performing unauthorized breast surgery on patient. On appeal, the Appellate Court decided an issue of first impression relating to the statute of repose.

Appellate decision upholding findings of fact in case claiming violation of fiduciary duty in commercial real estate dispute.

Miscellaneous Earlier Years

Defense verdict in the Judicial District of Milford on behalf of ob/gyn in uterine rupture in VBAC case resulting in death of newborn.

Defense verdict in the Judicial District of New London on behalf of emergency department physician in death of child for failure to identify change in CT scans revealing shunt malformation.

Defense verdict in the Judicial District of Waterbury on behalf of pathologist for misdiagnosis of uterine biopsy as endometrial stromal sarcoma rather than benign leiomyoma resulting in unnecessary total abdominal hysterectomy and lymph node dissection in 42 year old woman. The defense verdict for our client was affirmed on appeal.

Defense verdict in the Superior Court in Meriden on behalf of ophthalmologist in claimed permanent vision impairment secondary to negligence in performing radial keratotomy.

Defense verdict in the Hartford Judicial District on behalf of surgeon performing excisional biopsy of suspected skin cancer in patient on Coumadin for atrial fibrillation. Claimed negligence by surgeon in discontinuing the Coumadin 2 days pre-op. Patient sustained stroke post-op and died one year later. This defense verdict was affirmed on an appeal in which the Appellate Court held that a physician does not act outside his specialty for the purpose of the statute governing expert witnesses when he advises a patient to temporarily discontinue medication.

Defense verdict in the Judicial District of New Haven on behalf of gyn surgeon for claimed negligence in performing hysterectomy resulting in permanent nerve injury.

Defense verdict in the Judicial District of New London on behalf of GI surgeon for negligent performance of Nissan fundoplication resulting in perforation of esophagus, sepsis, ARDS and near death.

Defense verdict in the Judicial District of Hartford on behalf of general surgeon in claimed negligence in utilizing cautery on patient's neck resulting in OR fire and extensive third degree facial burns on 80 year old female.

Defense verdict in the Hartford Judicial District on behalf of hospital emergency department for negligent administration of Epinephrine via IV instead of subcutaneously, resulting in residual heart problems.

Defense verdict in the Judicial District of Middletown on behalf of obstetrician in case involving death of newborn following cesarian delivery.

Defense verdict in the Judicial District of New Haven on behalf of orthopedic surgeon in claimed negligence in cauterizing a nerve root during a diskectomy in 40 year old male resulting in bowel, bladder and sexual dysfunction.

Withdrawal in the Superior Court in New Britain on behalf of gyn surgeon in case of retained metal tennaculum following gyn surgery.

Defense verdict in the Hartford Judicial District on behalf of cardiothoracic surgeon in claim of negligence for failure to identify and manage infection following bypass surgery resulting in death of 70 year old patient.

Defense verdict in the Judicial District of Waterbury in claim against plastic surgeon for severe post-op healing complications following breast reduction surgery.

Defense verdict in the Stamford Judicial District on behalf of plastic surgeon in claimed negligence and lack of informed consent in performance of laser procedure resulting in extensive facial scarring.

Defense verdict in the Superior Court at Bridgeport on behalf of plastic surgeon for negligence in excision of basal cell carcinoma and performance of graft resulting in large disfiguring facial scarring.

Appellate precedent holding that motive is not an essential element of civil arson in an insurance coverage case.

Appellate precedent holding that governmental planning activity with respect to a low level radioactive waste disposal facility does not constitute a taking of property under the Constitution.

Appellate precedent holding that defendants who negligently caused the transmission of a false fire alarm are not liable to firefighters injured during an accident precipitated by the negligent maintenance and failure of the brakes on the responding fire engine.