The Jessica Powell Case
How Expert Testimony Shaped a Complex Medical Narrative The case of Jessica Powell, which concluded in 2025 in Dougherty County, Georgia, stands out for its outcome and for the way the medical evidence was presented. Powell, a preschool teacher from Camilla, was hospitalized in 2013 with sepsis and shock. During the course of her treatment, […]
Florida’s “Free Kill” Law Faces Renewed Repeal Effort
Florida’s “Free Kill” Law Faces Renewed Repeal Effort: Legal and Policy Stakes in the Battle Over Medical Malpractice Reform The perennial battle over Florida’s restrictive medical malpractice wrongful death statute; derisively known as the state’s “free kill” law;is heating up once again. Representative Dana Trabulsy (R–Fort Pierce) has reintroduced legislation (HB 6003) to repeal […]
Michigan Attorney General Secures $4.5 Million Settlement in Nursing Home Neglect Case
The Michigan Attorney General has announced a $4.5 million settlement with six Detroit-area nursing homes and their parent companies, Villa Financial Services LLC and Villa Olympia Investment LLC. At the center of the allegations was the claim that these facilities accepted Medicare and Medicaid funds while delivering grossly substandard care to residents. The six facilities: […]
Arizona Supreme Court Strikes Down COVID Immunity
In a closely watched decision, the Arizona Supreme Court ruled on September 12 that the state legislature acted illegally when it attempted to shield doctors and hospitals from ordinary negligence claims tied to COVID-19 care. The ruling, which voids a 2021 statute granting broad immunity to medical professionals during the pandemic, has significant implications […]
Pennsylvania Superior Court Bars Fraud Claims in West v. Abington
Recent Decision In August 2025, the Pennsylvania Superior Court ruled against Amy and Sean West in their long-running dispute with Abington Memorial Hospital. The court affirmed dismissal of the Wests’ fraud and misrepresentation claims, holding that a 2013 settlement and release barred all later actions tied to the underlying malpractice. The decision came after the […]
$40 Million Malpractice Verdict in New Mexico: Legal Implications for Attorneys
A Bernalillo County jury this week awarded more than $40 million in damages against Presbyterian Healthcare Services following allegations that medical personnel failed to diagnose an infant’s low blood glucose levels shortly after birth. The case, which resulted in permanent brain injury to the child, represents one of the largest medical malpractice verdicts in New […]
Michigan COA Reaffirms Exclusion of Unreliable Expert Testimony
In a recent decision, the Michigan Court of Appeals (COA) reversed a trial court’s denial of a motion to exclude an independently retained plaintiff’s expert witness in a medical malpractice case (not a Cambridge Medical Expert), underscoring the critical importance of articulating a reliable standard of care. The ruling, Walsh v. Sakwa; MiLW No. 08-109485, […]
COVID-19 and the Grace Schara Case That’s Shaping Litigation
What the Grace Schara Case Tells Us About Medical Negligence and COVID-19 Litigation The recent verdict in Schara v. Ascension Wisconsin has reignited debate among medical malpractice attorneys and healthcare professionals alike. On June 20, 2025, a jury in Outagamie County, Wisconsin, found in favor of Ascension Wisconsin in a wrongful death lawsuit brought by the […]
Fatal Delay in IV Fluids After Post ERCP Pancreatitis
Case Overview An otherwise healthy patient in their late 50s presented with indigestion. Imaging revealed distal narrowing of the common bile duct (CBD), and an ERCP was performed—with stent placement—to investigate. Shortly afterward, the patient developed severe abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting, and failure to tolerate oral intake. Approximately 24 hours later, the patient […]
Expert Testimony Secures $2.04M Verdict in Orthopedic Malpractice Case
Routine Surgery Leads to Permanent Damage Michael Arroyo tore his bicep tendon while lifting weights. He was referred to an orthopedic surgeon for surgical repair. The outpatient procedure was expected to restore strength and mobility in Arroyo’s dominant arm. Instead, the operation resulted in significant nerve damage that left him with chronic pain and impaired […]