Miraldi & Barrett Co., LPA

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Physician Who Was Professor of Medicine at a State University Was Immune from Medical Negligence Claim
Description: Surgeon who was a medical professor at a state university medical school was immune from a medical negligence lawsuit when a resident observed the surgery involving the plaintiff. The court ruled that state employees are immune from lawsuits in state courts and the court of claims absent a finding of malicious purpose, bad faith, or wanton or reckless conduct.
The Ohio Supreme Court Places Additional Limits In Medical Malpractice Cases
Description: The Ohio Supreme Court has limited the use of the doctrine of res ipsa loquitur in medical malpractice cases. Even if the plaintiff presents evidence that the patient would not have been injured unless negligence occurred, the inference of negligence through res ipsa loquitur will not be presented to the jury when the defendant presents some evidence that the injury may have occurred due to some non-negligent reason.
Lorain County Jury Awards $1,250,000
Description: Ben Barrett Sr. represented a Lorain County woman who claimed that she was injured due to the negligence of her family doctor and other medical providers by their failure to timely diagnose a blood clot in her hand.

Miraldi & Barrett Co., LPA
6061 South Broadway
Lorain, OH 44053
Phone: 440-233-1112

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Miraldi & Barrett Co., LPA
6061 South Broadway
Lorain, OH 44053
Phone: 440-233-1112

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800.589.3023

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440.233.1100

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440.233.8527